H. ‘Pin Stripe Sister’
Hosta ‘Pin Stripe Sister’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, this large hosta cultivar originated from a cross between *H.* 'Breeder's Choice' (pod parent) and *H.* 'Frances Williams' (pollen parent). Its most distinctive feature is the variable streaking of yellow and white across shades of green within the leaf blade, combined with white margins, a pattern that gives the plant its name.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Pin Stripe Sister' forms a mound 18 inches (45.7 cm) high and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. The broadly ovate leaves, each 10 inches (25.4 cm) long and 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide, have a cordate base, slightly rippled margins, and a lightly corrugated surface that is slightly shiny on both sides. The 12 vein pairs and green scapes (20 inches/50.8 cm tall) support pale lavender flowers in midsummer. This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial size makes it unsuitable for containers but effective as a specimen or in mixed borders.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer deterrents are advisable, as foliage is susceptible to both pests.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | streaked yellow and white variable shades of green, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | widely used pod parent |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Breeder's Choice'
- Pollen parent: H. 'Frances Williams' — H. ‘Frances Williams’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Pin Stripe Sister’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Splendid Sarah’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Ann Kulpa’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Bellville Magic’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Brief Encounter’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Dimension X’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Fiesta’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Greensleeves’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Honky Tonk Woman’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Imperial Palace’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘James River’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Jane Ward’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Jubilee’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘At the Ritz’ (2009)
- H. ‘Diane Gray Dalton’ (2009)
- H. ‘Filagree’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4350