H. ‘Lydia's Buffet’
Hosta ‘Lydia's Buffet’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-7 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2008 from unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Lydia's Buffet' is a miniature cultivar distinguished by its compact mound of green leaves with creamy white margins and medium streaking. The elliptic leaves, measuring 3 inches (7.6 cm) long and 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide, feature slightly rippled margins and a lightly wavy texture, with both surfaces exhibiting a slight sheen.
In the Garden
Reaching a mature size of 6 inches (15.2 cm) in both height and diameter, 'Lydia's Buffet' forms a tidy, mound-like habit suitable for the front of shade borders, rock gardens, or trough plantings. Its miniature stature makes it an excellent candidate for container culture, where its variegated foliage can be appreciated at close range. This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, paired with other small-scale woodland plants such as dwarf ferns or *Heuchera*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Lydia's Buffet' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium streaked with creamy white slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 15–18 in (38.1–45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | good growth, produces variegated and streaked seedlings |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-7, miniature size):
- H. ‘Blue Mouse Ears Supreme’ (2007)
- H. ‘Geisha Limey Streaks’ (2009)
- H. ‘Iwa Shimizu’ (2009)
- H. ‘Little Streaker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Mouse Tracks’ (2009)
- H. ‘Pixie Dust’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3571