H. ‘Nicola’
Hosta ‘Nicola’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by A. Eason.
| Year registered | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | A. Eason |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1984 by A. Eason, this small hosta forms a loose spreading mound with variegated leaves featuring bright medium green margins. The cultivar is visually distinctive for its compact habit and clean green-on-green variegation, though its parentage is recorded as unknown.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Nicola' reaches a mature size of 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as an edging plant. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with other small shade perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or miniature epimediums. Its compact dimensions also make it a candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, applying moisture at soil level to avoid leaf wetting. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release formulation; provide protection from slugs and snails, which can damage the foliage, and from deer where they are present.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Flower scape height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Sweet Winifred’ (1984)
- H. ‘Betty’ (1983)
- H. ‘Purple Dwarf’ (1983)
- H. ‘Alpine Dream’ (1982)
- H. ‘Pearl Lake’ (1982)
- H. ‘Spartan Gem’ (1989)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4017