H. ‘Lady Christin May’
Hosta ‘Lady Christin May’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2016, *Hosta* 'Lady Christin May' is a miniature variegated cultivar resulting from a cross between *H.* 'Sum of All' and *H.* 'Carol'. Its most distinctive characteristic is the emergence of white leaves in spring that gradually transition to light green by mid-summer, with flat, light green margins and a lance-shaped leaf form.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in both height and diameter, with individual leaves measuring 3 inches (7.6 cm) long and 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and its small stature makes it well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. The petite size and neat habit also recommend it for container cultivation. Companion plants might include small ferns, heucheras, or miniature sedges that share similar moisture and light requirements.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and well-drained soil; apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, particularly during the tender white emergence phase in spring. The scape reaches 16 to 20 inches (40.6 to 50.8 cm) and bears petite, purple-striped flowers in summer.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.25 in (3.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | light green flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately flat overall |
| Flower scape height | 16–20 in (40.6–50.8 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | viridescent; white to light green |
| Notable characteristics | Emerges white, turns light green in mid-summer, with petite, purple-striped flowers. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Sum of All' — H. ‘Sum of All’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Carol' — H. ‘Carol’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘First Class’ (2001)
- H. ‘Baby Toes’ (2015)
- H. ‘Pete's Slon-he’ (2015)
- H. ‘Rookie Mouse’ (2015)
- H. ‘Marlu's Elliot’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3123