H. ‘PeeDee Elfin Bells’
Hosta ‘PeeDee Elfin Bells’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1987, 'PeeDee Elfin Bells' is a small hosta cultivar derived from a hybrid of Hosta ventricosa. It is visually distinctive for its variegated foliage, featuring dark green leaves with a dull sheen, slight undulations along the margins, and four vein pairs per leaf.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of approximately 20 inches (50.8 cm) and a height of 9.5 inches (24.1 cm), with scapes extending up to 22 inches (55.9 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with other shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns, heucheras, and astilbes. Its small size makes it suitable for container cultivation or placement in the front of shaded borders.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, which may require protective measures in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | dark green some undulations margins; dull sheen on top |
| Flower scape height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. ventricosa
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Spartan Gem’ (1989)
- H. ‘Nicola’ (1984)
- H. ‘Sweet Winifred’ (1984)
- H. ‘Pearl Lake’ (1982)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Tall Twister’ (1973)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4276. How we check this data.