H. ‘Pixie Dust’
Hosta ‘Pixie Dust’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-7 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Pixie Dust' is a miniature cultivar of unknown seedling parentage, notable for its lanceolate leaves that are greenish yellow with a misted pattern of green and yellow speckling and a gold margin. The leaf surface is dull above and slightly shiny beneath, with flat to slightly rippled margins, and the leaves exhibit light cupping, twisting, folding, waviness, and corrugation.
In the Garden
This miniature hosta forms a compact mound 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall and 9 inches (22.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for shaded or partially shaded positions in typical hosta-growing zones and performs well in rock gardens, troughs, or containers due to its small stature. Companion plants might include other miniature hostas, small ferns, or woodland groundcovers that do not overwhelm its delicate foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Pixie Dust' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow with green and yellow speckling flat to slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped; lightly twisted; lightly folded; lightly wavy; lightly corrugated; intensely flat |
| Flower scape height | 18–24 in (45.7–61.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small cultivar with long yellow leaves that have a misted pattern of green flecking |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling of unknown parentage
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-7, miniature size):
- H. ‘Geisha Limey Streaks’ (2009)
- H. ‘Iwa Shimizu’ (2009)
- H. ‘Little Streaker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Mouse Tracks’ (2009)
- H. ‘Frosted Mini Hearts’ (2010)
- H. ‘Little Jill’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4374