H. ‘Orphan Child’
Hosta ‘Orphan Child’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Banyai.
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Originator | P. Banyai |
| Registrant | S. DaPra |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2000 by P. Banyai and S. DaPra, *Hosta* 'Orphan Child' is a small, mound-forming cultivar of unknown parentage. Its visual distinction lies in the medium green leaf margins surrounding a very shiny, variegated leaf surface, with cordate leaf bases and eight pairs of veins.
In the Garden
'Orphan Child' reaches a mature diameter of 30 inches (76.2 cm) and a height of 10 inches (25.4 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hostas, and its small size makes it suitable for rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of a shaded border. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and other small hosta cultivars.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Orphan Child' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | very shiny on top |
| Flower scape height | 18–20 in (45.7–50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4166