H. ‘Pistache’
Hosta ‘Pistache’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2007 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Spilt Milk', 'Pistache' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its unusual fog-like light green center variegation, bordered by narrow, flat green margins. The broadly ovate, blue-green leaves exhibit a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and are lightly corrugated, with eight vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Pistache' forms a slow-growing, mound-like clump reaching 12.6 inches (32.0 cm) in height and 26 inches (66.0 cm) in diameter, with scapes rising 22.4 to 28.3 inches (56.9 to 71.9 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, where its subtle center variegation remains most pronounced. The medium size suits mixed shade borders or woodland gardens, pairing well with ferns, heucheras, and other fine-textured perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Pistache' benefits from slug and deer protection, particularly in moist, shaded sites.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12.6 in (32 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | fog-like light green with .25 to .4in (0.6 to 1.0cm) wide, green, flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 22.4–28.3 in (56.9–71.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Unique H. 'Spilt Milk' sport with unusual fog-like center variegation. Plant is tested virus free. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Spilt Milk' — H. ‘Spilt Milk’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Brave Attempt’ (2007)
- H. ‘Dorothy's Child’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4367