H. ‘Pink Panther’
Hosta ‘Pink Panther’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Island Charm' registered in 1998, 'Pink Panther' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with white margins and white-streaked green variegation. The leaf blades are dull on the upper surface and slightly shiny beneath, with slightly rippled margins and rounded bases.
In the Garden
'Pink Panther' reaches a mature diameter of 18 inches (45.7 cm) and a height of 7 inches (17.8 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its compact size makes it suitable for rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants include small ferns, heucheras, and shade-tolerant groundcovers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Pink Panther' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | white streaked green, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 18–20 in (45.7–50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Island Charm' — H. ‘Island Charm’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Pink Panther’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Dreamland’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Boogie Woogie’ (1998)
- H. ‘Monopoly’ (1998)
- H. ‘Obsession’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4359