H. ‘Needle's Eye’
Hosta ‘Needle's Eye’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-6a (Miniature) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Golden Needles' registered in 2013, 'Needle's Eye' is a miniature hosta distinguished by its thick, broadly ovate leaves with pale yellow to creamy centers and narrow, flat green margins. The cultivar produces greenish-white scapes reaching 10.6 to 14.1 inches (27.0–35.9 cm) in height.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of approximately 7.4 inches (18.7 cm) and height of 6.3 inches (15.9 cm), 'Needle's Eye' forms a compact, fast-growing mound suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or trough plantings. Its small size makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation. Plant in partial to dappled shade with companions such as miniature ferns, *Heuchera*, or small sedges that complement its scale.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6.25 in (15.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 7.375 in (18.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.875 in (4.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | pale yellow with .25in (0.6cm) wide, light green, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 10.625–14.13 in (27.0–35.9 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | center becomes creamy whote and margin medium green with the season |
| Notable characteristics | thick leaf with pale yellow to creamy center surrounded by green margin |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: sport of H. 'Golden Needles' — H. ‘Golden Needles’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-6a, miniature size):
- H. ‘X-rated’ (2001)
- H. ‘Glass Slipper’ (2013)
- H. ‘Pandora's Stripe’ (2012)
- H. ‘Enchanted Mist’ (2015)
- H. ‘Mighty Moe Supreme’ (2015)
- H. ‘Niki Mouse’ (2015)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3994