H. ‘Pot Scrubber’

Overview

Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Pot Scrubber' is a small, variegated cultivar derived from *Hosta* 'Christmas Tree' as pod parent, with unknown pollen parent. It is visually distinctive for its unruly, mound-like habit composed of nearly round, deeply cupped, twisted, folded, and corrugated leaves with medium green, slightly rippled margins.

In the Garden

'Pot Scrubber' forms a compact mound 15 inches (38.1 cm) tall and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. Suitable for partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, it performs well in rock gardens, container plantings, or as a small-scale groundcover. Its small size and textured foliage pair effectively with fine-leaved perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*.

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 and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.