H. ‘Picadello’
Hosta ‘Picadello’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1995, 'Picadello' is a small hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its medium blue-green leaves with creamy white margins, glaucous bloom on both surfaces, and slightly rippled leaf edges.
In the Garden
This compact, mound-forming hosta reaches 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-green hostas, and pairs well with other small woodland perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or tiarellas. Its small size makes it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Picadello' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in some locations.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.4 in (13.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.6 in (9.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium blue green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 18–22 in (45.7–55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4332