H. ‘Little Lulu’
Hosta ‘Little Lulu’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-3 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2003, 'Little Lulu' is a miniature hosta of unknown pollen parentage, with *Hosta* 'Gingee' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its small, ovate leaves with green centers and golden yellow flat margins, a gold coloration that fades to green by midsummer.
In the Garden
'Little Lulu' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in diameter and 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for shaded or partly shaded positions in typical hosta-growing zones, and its diminutive size makes it an excellent candidate for troughs, containers, or the front of a rock garden. Pair with other miniature perennials such as small ferns or *Heuchera* cultivars for textural contrast.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry spells, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitor and manage as needed in the garden.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 0.75 in (1.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Leaf | golden yellow flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | light green in mid-summer |
| Notable characteristics | mini gold that goes green in summer |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Gingee' — H. ‘Gingee’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-3, miniature size):
- H. ‘Dawn’ (2000)
- H. ‘Curly Fries’ (2008)
- H. ‘Lemon Lime’ (1977)
- H. ‘Gold Edger Supreme’ (2003)
- H. ‘Longboard Stringer’ (2003)
- H. ‘Golden Gem’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3452