H. ‘Littlest Angel’
Hosta ‘Littlest Angel’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Klehm Nursery.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Originator | Klehm Nursery |
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | V-6a (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered with the American Hosta Society in 2009, 'Littlest Angel' originated from Klehm Nursery and was introduced by Cindy Nance at the 1998 convention. This miniature cultivar is visually distinctive for its small, elliptic leaves with white centers and narrow, moderately rippled green margins, creating a crisp variegated effect.
In the Garden
'Littlest Angel' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 3 inches (7.6 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical of most hostas, and is well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. Its diminutive size makes it an excellent candidate for container culture, and it pairs effectively with other miniature perennials such as small ferns or *Heuchera* cultivars.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protect from deer and monitor for slug damage, though the small leaf size may reduce susceptibility.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 75 in (1.9 cm) |
| Leaf | white with .03 to .06in (0.1 to 0.2cm) wide, green, moderately rippled margins; moderately twisted |
| Notable characteristics | Introduced by Cindy Nance at the 1998 convention, shared with Walter Hoover, who has distributed it. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Masquerade' — H. ‘Masquerade’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-6a, miniature size):
- H. ‘X-rated’ (2001)
- H. ‘Cute as a Button’ (2009)
- H. ‘Little Willie’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lydia’ (2009)
- H. ‘Masquerade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Mighty Moe’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3477