H. ‘PeeDee Picotee’

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Hosta ‘PeeDee Picotee’ is a registered cultivar () .

Year registered1992
Section classIV-3 (Small)

Overview

Registered in 1992, 'PeeDee Picotee' is a small hosta cultivar of hybrid origin, with Hosta ventricosa as its pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves edged with gold margins that transition to a wavy, yellow-green border.

In the Garden

This small hosta reaches a mature diameter of 23 inches (58.4 cm) and a height of 10 inches (25.4 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture due to its compact size. Companion plants may include ferns, heucheras, or small shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release formulation. 'PeeDee Picotee' is moderately susceptible to slug and deer damage, requiring protective measures in areas where these pests are prevalent.

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Size and leaf

Clump height10 in (25.4 cm)
Clump width23 in (58.4 cm)
Leaf length5.5 in (14 cm)
Leaf width3.25 in (8.3 cm)
Vein pairs7
Leafyellow green wavy margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath

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-3, small size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #4281. How we check this data.