H. ‘Pied Piper’
Hosta ‘Pied Piper’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1998, 'Pied Piper' is a small hosta of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its yellowish-green leaves with creamy white, slightly rippled margins, forming a compact mound.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and spreads to 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade and performs well in rock gardens, front-of-border positions, or containers due to its small size. Companion plants include small ferns, heucheras, or miniature sedges.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. 'Pied Piper' is moderately susceptible to slug damage and may require protection in damp conditions; deer browsing is possible in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | yellowish green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 20–22 in (50.8–55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4a, small size):
- H. ‘Heavenly Tiara’ (1998)
- H. ‘Yellow Jacket’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lakeside Party Dress’ (1997)
- H. ‘Margrit Anna’ (1999)
- H. ‘Olympic Edger’ (1999)
- H. ‘Forest Fireworks’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4340