H. ‘Shere Khan’
Hosta ‘Shere Khan’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by M. Zilis & W. Zumbar.
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | M. Zilis & W. Zumbar |
| Section class | V-4a (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1995 by M. Zilis and W. Zumbar, Hosta 'Shere Khan' is a miniature sport of Hosta 'Just So'. It is visually distinctive for its small, dull green leaves with pure white, slightly rippled margins, reaching only 5 inches (12.7 cm) in height and 7 inches (17.8 cm) in diameter.
In the Garden
This miniature hosta is best suited for shaded or partially shaded locations, where its compact size and moderate growth rate make it an excellent choice for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a border. Its small leaves, measuring 2 inches (5.1 cm) long and 1.1 inches (2.8 cm) wide, pair well with other diminutive woodland plants such as small ferns or Heuchera. The plant's semi-upright habit and 5.5 to 7 inch (14.0 to 17.8 cm) scapes of light green flowers also make it suitable for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur, though the small, dull leaf surface may be less attractive to some pests.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.1 in (2.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | light green with .19in (0.5cm) wide, pure white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 5.5–7 in (14.0–17.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Just So' — H. ‘Just So’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-4a, miniature size):
- H. ‘Frosted Mini-muffins’ (2000)
- H. ‘Elfin Cup’ (1988)
- H. ‘Lemon Frost’ (2002)
- H. ‘Little Ann’ (1988)
- H. ‘Lakeside Down Sized’ (2003)
- H. ‘Lemon Sorbet’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5099. How we check this data.