H. ‘Ivory Pixie’
Hosta ‘Ivory Pixie’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1982, 'Ivory Pixie' is a small sport of *Hosta* 'Allan P. McConnell'. This cultivar is visually distinctive for its narrow, dark green leaf margins surrounding a near-white leaf center, a color pattern reversed from its parent.
In the Garden
'Ivory Pixie' reaches approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 5 inches (12.7 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or troughs. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or low-growing perennials. Its compact size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Flower scape height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Allan P. McConnell' — H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Celebration’ (1978)
- H. ‘Kabitan’ (1987)
- H. ‘Paul's Glory’ (1987)
- H. ‘Silver Tiara’ (1988)
- H. ‘Candle Glow’ (1990)
- H. ‘Cherry Berry’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2791