H. ‘Peppermint Ice’
Hosta ‘Peppermint Ice’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1994, *Hosta* 'Peppermint Ice' is a small-sized cultivar resulting from a cross between *H. 'William Lachman'* (pod parent) and *H. montana* (pollen parent). The plant is visually defined by its green leaves with creamy white margins, a shiny upper surface, and burgundy-blushed cream scapes.
In the Garden
'Peppermint Ice' reaches a mature spread of 22 inches (55.9 cm) and a height of 8 inches (20.3 cm), with a semi-upright growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade and is well-suited to rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders due to its compact size. Companion plants include small ferns, *Heuchera*, or *Tiarella*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through routine monitoring or barriers.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.38 in (8.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | creamy white with 1.5in (3.8cm) wide, various shades of green, slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'William Lachman' — H. ‘William Lachman’
- Pollen parent: H. montana
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Champagne’ (1994)
- H. ‘Night before Christmas’ (1994)
- H. ‘Cherry Berry’ (1991)
- H. ‘June’ (1991)
- H. ‘Striptease’ (1991)
- H. ‘Candle Glow’ (1990)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4296