H. ‘Piece of Cake’
Hosta ‘Piece of Cake’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2014, *Hosta* 'Piece of Cake' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *Hosta* 'Zany Janie' as its pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its medium green, lance-shaped leaves with dull surfaces and a narrow, pale yellow, flat margin that is notably wavy along the long leaf edges.
In the Garden
'Piece of Cake' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and its small stature makes it well-suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants that thrive in similar conditions, such as ferns or small woodland perennials, complement its restrained habit.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage, so monitoring and appropriate controls are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, pale yellow, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | wavy long leaf golden yellow margin |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Zany Janie' — H. ‘Zany Janie’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘Angel from Montgomery’ (2014)
- H. ‘Flash Forward’ (2014)
- H. ‘Gwendlyn’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4337