H. ‘Southern Pride’
Hosta ‘Southern Pride’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by N. Suggs.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | N. Suggs |
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by N. Suggs, this small hosta forms a compact clump of green leaves with light green chartreuse margins. The foliage reaches 6 inches (15.2 cm) in length and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, with 11 vein pairs, and the plant matures at 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter and 11 inches (27.9 cm) in height.
In the Garden
‘Southern Pride’ is suited to partial to full shade, typical for the genus, and reaches a mature spread of approximately 10 inches (25.4 cm) with a height of 11 inches (27.9 cm). Its small size makes it appropriate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders, where it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other small perennials. The scape rises to 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height, bearing flowers in mid to late summer.
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 feed on foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Flower scape height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Heliarc’ (1986)
- H. ‘Josephine’ (1987)
- H. ‘Royal Flush’ (1985)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5282