H. ‘Nippers’
Hosta ‘Nippers’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2006, *Hosta* 'Nippers' is a miniature variegated cultivar resulting from a cross between *H.* 'Fascination' (pod parent) and *H.* 'Black Beauty' (pollen parent). Its most distinctive features are the nearly round, deeply corrugated leaves that emerge at a 90-degree angle from the petiole, combined with very dark green flat margins and a slightly shiny upper surface.
In the Garden
With a mature diameter of 12 inches (30.5 cm) and height of 10 inches (25.4 cm), 'Nippers' forms a compact, mound-like clump suitable for the front of shaded borders, rock gardens, or trough plantings. Its miniature stature and proportionate flowers—borne on green scapes 11 to 13 inches (27.9 to 33.0 cm) tall—make it an excellent candidate for container culture. Companion plants should be similarly scaled, such as small ferns or miniature *Heuchera*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage is possible, though the thick, corrugated leaf texture may offer some resistance.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | dark green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; lightly cupped, deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 11–13 in (27.9–33.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | round and puckered, leaves 90 degrees from petiole, very dark green, flowers above plant and proportionate |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Fascination' — H. ‘Fascination’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Black Beauty' — H. ‘Black Beauty’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘First Class’ (2001)
- H. ‘Lakeside Little Vamp’ (2006)
- H. ‘Mini Mouse’ (2006)
- H. ‘Risa’ (2006)
- H. ‘Small Parts’ (2006)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4034