H. ‘Leather Belt’
Hosta ‘Leather Belt’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2001, *Hosta* 'Leather Belt' is a sport of *H.* 'Splashed Leather' distinguished by its small, dense mound of dark green leaves edged with narrow, creamy white margins. The foliage is notably thick, waxy, and highly glossy on both surfaces, with a slightly rippled and lightly corrugated texture.
In the Garden
This small hosta reaches approximately 7 inches (17.8 cm) in height and 13 inches (33.0 cm) in diameter, forming a compact, mound-like habit with moderate growth. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for the genus, and its modest size makes it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants might include small ferns, heucheras, or miniature epimediums.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, waxy leaves offer some resistance to slugs, though monitoring is still advisable in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.75 in (12.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | dark green with .06 to .2in (0.2 to 0.5cm) wide, creamy white stable, slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly wavy and lightly corrugated |
| Notable characteristics | thick, waxy leaf with narrow margin |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Splashed Leather' — H. ‘Splashed Leather’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3331