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.
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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. How we check this data.