H. ‘Saishu Yahato Sito’
Hosta ‘Saishu Yahato Sito’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek (AHS), this small hosta cultivar of unknown parentage is distinguished by its ovate green leaves edged with narrow white margins. The leaf margins are slightly rippled, and the white border measures approximately 0.1 inches (0.3 cm) wide, creating a crisp variegation on a compact plant.
In the Garden
‘Saishu Yahato Sito’ forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 13 inches (33.0 cm) in height and 35 inches (88.9 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its white margins remain most distinct. The small leaf size (5 inches long, 2.25 inches wide) and compact habit make it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border, where it pairs well with other small hostas or shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | green with .1in (0.3cm) wide, white, slightly rippled margins |
| Flower scape height | 18–22 in (45.7–55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4917