H. ‘Pisces’
Hosta ‘Pisces’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2011 by an unknown breeder, *Hosta* 'Pisces' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its narrow, lance-shaped leaves with dark green, slightly rippled margins and a moderate twist. The leaf surface is slightly shiny above and dull beneath, with five vein pairs, and the scape is green with red speckles, reaching 11 to 15 inches (27.9 to 38.1 cm) in height.
In the Garden
'Pisces' forms a compact mound 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall and 19 inches (48.3 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. Its small size and wavy foliage make it suitable for the front of a border, rock gardens, or container cultivation in partial to full shade. Companion plants may include small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas that complement its narrow, variegated leaves.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Pisces' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | dark green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; moderately twisted, moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 11–15 in (27.9–38.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small size, wavy leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4366