H. ‘My Claire’
Hosta ‘My Claire’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b/4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, *Hosta* 'My Claire' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, notable for its irregularly variegated foliage. The leaves are medium green with yellow to cream white margins that range from 0.5 to 1 inch (1.3 to 2.5 cm) wide, exhibiting a slightly rippled texture and a broadly ovate shape with a cordate base.
In the Garden
'My Claire' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its variegation remains most stable, and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*. Its small size makes it suitable for container cultivation or placement in the front of shaded borders.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf | medium green with .5 to 1in (1.3 to 2.5cm) wide, yellow to cream white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Notable characteristics | small to medium size mound of very irregular margined foliage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b/4b, small size):
- H. ‘Little Doll’ (2009)
- H. ‘Wiggle Worms’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lakeside Rocky Top’ (1999)
- H. ‘Yellow Splash Rim’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3945