H. ‘Pearl Necklace’
Hosta ‘Pearl Necklace’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, *Hosta* 'Pearl Necklace' is a small, mound-forming cultivar derived from *Hosta* 'Color Fantasy' (pod parent; pollen parent unknown). It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with gold margins and unstable yellow streaking, combined with a glaucous bloom on the leaf undersides and a notably late bloom season.
In the Garden
This slow-growing hosta reaches approximately 11 inches (28.6 cm) in diameter and 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) in height, forming a compact mound suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or woodland edges. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with other small perennials such as ferns or heucheras. Its small size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Pearl Necklace' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 11.25 in (28.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.25 in (10.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.75 in (7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | medium green with unstable streaks of varying shades of yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly cupped and lightly folded |
| Flower scape height | 23–26 in (58.4–66.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small, lustrous, late-blooming, streaked hosta with white back |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Color Fantasy' — H. ‘Color Fantasy’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chado’ (2004)
- H. ‘Flame Tiara’ (2004)
- H. ‘Hideko Tajima’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4268