H. ‘Quill’
Hosta ‘Quill’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | V-2 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek, Hosta 'Quill' is a miniature hybrid derived from H. pycnophylla (pod parent) and H. yingeri (pollen parent). The cultivar is distinguished by its narrow, lanceolate leaves with twisted, wavy margins and a medium blue-green coloration, forming a semi-upright mound.
In the Garden
'Hosta' forms a compact mound 11 inches (27.9 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. Its small size and semi-upright habit allow it to be grown in containers or as an edging plant in partial to full shade. Companion plants may include small ferns, Heuchera, or Tiarella.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, though the narrow, twisted leaves may be less palatable than broader-leaved cultivars.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.25 in (3.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | twisted, wavy |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. pycnophylla
- Pollen parent: H. yingeri
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-2, miniature size):
- H. ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ (2000)
- H. ‘Blue Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Slim and Trim’ (2010)
- H. ‘Tet-A-Poo’ (2010)
- H. ‘Job’ (2012)
- H. ‘Red Cadet’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4540. How we check this data.