H. ‘Peace’
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Hosta ‘Peace’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by P. Aden, *Hosta* 'Peace' is a small-sized cultivar derived from a cross between *H.* 'Blue Hugger' (pod parent) and *H.* 'Love Pat' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaf centers framed by white margins, a combination inherited from its parentage.
In the Garden
This compact hosta reaches approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm) in height and 9 inches (22.9 cm) in diameter, making it well-suited for shaded borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It thrives in partial to full shade and pairs effectively with other small perennials such as ferns or heucheras. Its small stature and tidy habit also suit trough gardens or the front of a woodland bed.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protect from slugs and deer, which may damage the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Flower scape height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Blue Hugger'
- Pollen parent: H. 'Love Pat' — H. ‘Love Pat’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
- H. ‘Zager's White Edge’ (1980)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4258