H. ‘PeeDee Graymulkin’
Hosta ‘PeeDee Graymulkin’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by an unknown hybridizer, 'PeeDee Graymulkin' is a small hosta with variegated foliage. Its leaves feature gray-green margins with a lighter center, forming a compact, rounded mound of cordate leaves.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 18 inches (45.7 cm) and a height of 9 inches (22.9 cm), with scapes rising 10 to 13 inches (25.4 to 33.0 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and is well-suited for rock gardens, container culture, or the front of shaded borders. Its small size makes it an effective companion for ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.75 in (9.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.75 in (9.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Flower scape height | 10–13 in (25.4–33.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Spartan Gem’ (1989)
- H. ‘Bridegroom’ (1990)
- H. ‘Nicola’ (1984)
- H. ‘Sweet Winifred’ (1984)
- H. ‘Betty’ (1983)
- H. ‘Purple Dwarf’ (1983)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4279