H. ‘PeeDee Picotee’
Hosta ‘PeeDee Picotee’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-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.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.25 in (8.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | yellow 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):
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4281