H. ‘Lottie’
Hosta ‘Lottie’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2013 as a sport of Hosta 'Hanky Panky', 'Lottie' is a small-sized hosta distinguished by its dark green leaves with wide, yellow, flat margins. The center of each leaf retains a gray-green tone throughout the growing season, providing a subtle color contrast that persists from spring into autumn.
In the Garden
This compact, mound-forming cultivar reaches a mature height of 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm) with a spread of 14 to 18 inches (36 to 46 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, where the yellow margins hold their color without scorching. 'Lottie' is well suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as an edging plant, and its small size makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small-leaved impatiens complement its tidy habit.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry spells, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Lottie' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones; regular monitoring and appropriate barriers are recommended.
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Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | dark green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, yellow, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 15–21 in (38.1–53.3 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | margin starts yellow then turns green |
| Notable characteristics | center holds the gray-green all season |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Hanky Panky' — H. ‘Hanky Panky’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Delaney’ (2013)
- H. ‘Devil's Delight’ (2013)
- H. ‘Eagle Lake Overlook’ (2013)
- H. ‘Leather and Lace’ (2013)
- H. ‘Mighty Mini’ (2013)
- H. ‘Angel from Montgomery’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3521. How we check this data.