H. ‘Stitch in Time’
Hosta ‘Stitch in Time’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, 'Stitch in Time' is a small sport distinguished by its nearly round, dark green leaves with wide, golden yellow, slightly rippled margins. The irregular dark green center tissue exhibits a distinctive gathered or puckered effect along the margin boundary, giving the leaf surface a textured appearance.
In the Garden
This small hosta forms a compact, mound-like plant with moderate growth, reaching approximately 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in leaf length and 4 inches (10.2 cm) in width. It performs best in partial to light shade, where the golden margins maintain their color without scorching. Suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders, it pairs well with small ferns, heucheras, and other diminutive perennials. Its small stature also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer exposures. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may require protection from slugs and deer in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | dark green with 1.75in (4.4cm) wide, golden yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy |
| Notable characteristics | wide margin, irregular dark green center which has a gathered effect at the margin of the center tissue |
| Plant patent | PP18,061 |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘Border Favourite’ (2004)
- H. ‘Clown's Collar’ (2004)
- H. ‘Lakeside Zesty Zeno’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5399