H. ‘Pin Stripe’
Hosta ‘Pin Stripe’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by K. Vaughn.
| Year registered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | K. Vaughn |
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1983 by K. Vaughn, this medium-sized hosta cultivar is a cross between a *Hosta* 'William Lachman' sibling (pod parent) and *Hosta* 'Frances Williams' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with white margins that develop cream and green striped variegation, and for its tall scapes reaching 32 to 39 inches (81.3 to 99.1 cm) in height.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Pin Stripe' forms a clump 35 inches (88.9 cm) in diameter and 26 inches (66.0 cm) tall, with leaves 8 inches (20.3 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide, each bearing 11 vein pairs. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for border plantings or as a specimen in shaded beds. Companion plants include ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials; it is not typically recommended for containers due to its mature spread.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitoring and appropriate controls are advised in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 26 in (66 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Flower scape height | 32–39 in (81.3–99.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'William Lachman' sibling — H. ‘William Lachman’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Frances Williams' — H. ‘Frances Williams’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Pin Stripe’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Firefly’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Frank Fetch’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Grace McClure’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Just for Jane’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Merlin’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Orion's Belt’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’ (1983)
- H. ‘Renaissance’ (1983)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4349