H. ‘Little Starlet’
Hosta ‘Little Starlet’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4a (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Little Miss Magic', registered in 2011, 'Little Starlet' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its yellow leaves edged with a narrow, pure white margin. The leaf blade is narrowly ovate with a tapered base and slightly wavy margins, measuring 5 inches (12.7 cm) long and 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide, with 5 to 6 pairs of veins; the upper and lower surfaces are slightly shiny.
In the Garden
'Little Starlet' reaches 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 14 inches (35.6 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate that forms a compact mound. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones and works well in rock gardens, troughs, or as a front-of-border accent. Its small size also makes it appropriate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | yellow with .125in (0.3cm) wide, pure white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; slightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 12–16 in (30.5–40.6 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | by August the center color changes to medium green |
| Notable characteristics | white edged sport of mother plant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Little Miss Magic' — H. ‘Little Miss Magic’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4a, small size):
- H. ‘Heavenly Tiara’ (1998)
- H. ‘Autumn Ridge’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lightning Bolt’ (2009)
- H. ‘Ravinia’ (2013)
- H. ‘Richland Reward’ (2014)
- H. ‘Frosted June’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3466