H. ‘Pinani Splash’
Hosta ‘Pinani Splash’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Hadspen Blue', 'Pinani Splash' is a small hosta distinguished by its blue-green leaves with highly variable gold margins. The leaf blades are nearly round with cordate bases, lightly corrugated, and exhibit a glaucous bloom on both surfaces; the margin width fluctuates markedly from leaf to leaf, and the surface becomes lightly dimpled at maturity.
In the Garden
'Pinani Splash' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching approximately 27 inches (68.6 cm) in diameter and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its small size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow intensely blue, flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 12–16 in (30.5–40.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | extremely variable margin width, lightly dimpled when mature |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Hadspen Blue' — H. ‘Hadspen Blue’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Dinky Donna’ (2011)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Americana’ (2006)
- H. ‘Island Breeze’ (2014)
- H. ‘Whirlwind Flame’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4351