H. ‘Littlechap’
Hosta ‘Littlechap’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, 'Littlechap' is a miniature hosta of unknown pollen parentage, with the Japanese cultivar Hosta 'Kii Hime' as its pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its compact mound of small, broadly ovate leaves with medium green, slightly rippled margins and a dull surface on both sides.
In the Garden
'Littlechap' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 3 inches (7.6 cm) in height and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for shaded borders, rock gardens, or troughs, and performs well in containers due to its miniature stature. Companion plants may include small ferns, Heuchera, or other miniature hostas in similar light conditions.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Littlechap' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 10–12 in (25.4–30.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Kii Hime'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Green Mouse Ears’ (2004)
- H. ‘Little Red Joy’ (2004)
- H. ‘Devon Mist’ (2005)
- H. ‘Gorgon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Jiminy Cricket’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3476. How we check this data.