H. ‘Strawberry Yogurt’
Hosta ‘Strawberry Yogurt’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Strawberry Yogurt' is a small, fast-growing cultivar resulting from a cross between *Hosta* 'Raspberry Sorbet' and *Hosta* 'Shining Tot'. It forms a dense, low mound of medium blue-green foliage with flat margins and a slightly shiny surface on both leaf sides.
In the Garden
This small hosta reaches approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for blue-green hostas, and pairs well with other small perennials such as *Heuchera* or ferns. Its compact, mound-like habit and fast growth rate allow it to fill space quickly in shaded areas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 13 in (33.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small, dense mound |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Raspberry Sorbet'
- Pollen parent: H. 'Shining Tot' — H. ‘Shining Tot’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Pacific Blue Edger’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Hearts’ (2010)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Miss Linda Smith’ (2006)
- H. ‘Mr Blue’ (2005)
- H. ‘Venetian Blue’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5418