H. ‘Pipin the Short’
Hosta ‘Pipin the Short’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-4b (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2003, *Hosta* 'Pipin the Short' is a miniature cultivar resulting from a cross between *H. 'Captain Atom'* (pod parent) and *H. venusta* (pollen parent). This diminutive plant is visually defined by its small, ovate leaves of medium green with distinct white margins, complemented by a scape bearing lavender flowers with white edges.
In the Garden
'Pipin the Short' reaches a mature diameter of 6 inches (15.2 cm) and a height of 2.5 inches (6.4 cm), making it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its slow growth rate suits container cultivation. Companion plants might include other miniature perennials such as small ferns or *Heuchera* cultivars.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | medium green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, white, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | mini white edged with lavender flower |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Captain Atom' — H. ‘Captain Atom’
- Pollen parent: H. venusta
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-4b, miniature size):
- H. ‘Cameo’ (2002)
- H. ‘Cookie Crumbs’ (2002)
- H. ‘Iced Lemon’ (2005)
- H. ‘Frosted Mouse Ears’ (2006)
- H. ‘Imp’ (2006)
- H. ‘White Dove’ (1995)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4365