H. ‘Lily Pad’
Hosta ‘Lily Pad’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, Hosta 'Lily Pad' is a selfed seedling of Hosta yingeri, notable for its small, compact mound and highly glossy, variegated foliage. The leaves present dark green margins with a lighter center, a rounded base, and a very shiny surface on both sides, giving the plant a distinctive, polished appearance.
In the Garden
This small hosta reaches a mature diameter of 20 inches (50.8 cm) and a height of 12 inches (30.5 cm), forming a dense, moderate-growing mound. It is best suited to partial to full shade, where its glossy leaves resist scorch better than many thin-leaved cultivars. 'Lily Pad' works well in rock gardens, as a front-of-border accent, or in containers; its compact size also makes it suitable for troughs or small woodland settings. Companion plants might include ferns, Heuchera, or small sedges that echo its low, rounded habit.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While Hosta yingeri parentage confers some resistance, standard slug and deer precautions are advisable in gardens where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | very shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 22–26 in (55.9–66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. yingeri
- Pollen parent: H. yingeri
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Lily Pad’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Cool Waters’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Evening Shadows’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Forever Young’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Puddles and Bumps’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Rippled Treasure’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Spartan Gem’ (1989)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3394. How we check this data.