H. ‘Pot Scrubber’
Hosta ‘Pot Scrubber’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
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.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; deeply cupped, deeply twisted, deeply folded, deeply wavy, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 16–19 in (40.6–48.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | unruly mound of nearly round, twisted, folded, crinkled leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Christmas Tree' — H. ‘Christmas Tree’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4419