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.
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. ‘First Class’ (2001)
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Green Mouse Ears’ (2004)
- H. ‘Little Red Joy’ (2004)
- H. ‘Devon Mist’ (2005)
- H. ‘Gorgon’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3476