H. ‘Pegasus’
Hosta ‘Pegasus’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2001, *Hosta* 'Pegasus' is a sport of *H.* 'Undulata Univittata' distinguished by its small, mound-like habit and green leaves with pure white creamy centers and wide green margins. The leaf blade is ovate with a rounded base, lightly corrugated and moderately cupped, featuring a distinct 0.5-inch white center stripe and nine prominent vein pairs.
In the Garden
This compact cultivar reaches approximately 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its white-centered leaves provide contrast against darker foliage. Suitable companions include ferns, heucheras, and other small hostas; its modest size makes it appropriate for container cultivation or the front of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Pegasus' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and employ control measures as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 19.5 in (49.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.25 in (13.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.75 in (9.5 cm) |
| Leaf | pure white creamy with 1.6 to 1.9in (4.1 to 4.8cm) wide, green, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; very shiny underneath; lightly corrugated and moderately cupped |
| Flower scape height | 33.5 in (85.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | 1/2 inch center white stripe |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Undulata Univittata' — H. ‘Undulata Univittata’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (2000)
- H. ‘Clifford's Stingray’ (2000)
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
- H. ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ (2003)
- H. ‘White Christmas’ (1999)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4289