H. ‘Otome-no-ka’
Hosta ‘Otome-no-ka’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Ruh |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 by Peter Ruh, *Hosta* 'Otome-no-ka' is a small, mound-forming cultivar of unknown parentage. Its primary visual distinction lies in the variegated foliage, which features light green leaf margins against a darker center, combined with showy, fragrant flowers.
In the Garden
This compact hosta reaches a mature spread of approximately 16 inches (40.6 cm) and a height of 7.5 inches (19.1 cm), forming a tidy, moderate-growing mound. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones and works well in rock gardens, as a front-of-border accent, or in containers given its small stature. Companion plants might include small ferns or shade-tolerant groundcovers that do not overwhelm its modest dimensions.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures should be considered where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.3 in (10.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.1 in (5.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | light green flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately cupped and moderately folded |
| Flower scape height | 13–15 in (33.0–38.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | showy, fragrant flowers |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4171