H. ‘Stripper’
Hosta ‘Stripper’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by L. Klinkhamer.
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Originator | L. Klinkhamer |
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 by L. Klinkhamer, Hosta 'Stripper' is a sport of H. 'Striptease' distinguished by its very broad, creamy white leaf margins. This small-sized cultivar produces ovate, medium green leaves with a 1-inch (2.5 cm) wide, slightly rippled, creamy white margin, giving the foliage a pronounced variegated appearance.
In the Garden
Hosta 'Stripper' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 8.3 inches (21.1 cm) in height and 18.5 inches (47.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and is well-suited for small gardens, rockeries, or container plantings due to its small size. Companion plants include shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland species that complement its green-and-white foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor regularly and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8.3 in (21.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18.5 in (47 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.7 in (17 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.3 in (8.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium green with 1in (2.5cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy |
| Notable characteristics | very broad, creamy white margin |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Striptease' — H. ‘Striptease’
In the registry, its sport parent H. ‘Striptease’ is itself a sport of H. ‘Gold Standard’, which is a sport of H. ‘Fortunei’.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Flame’ (2004)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Minuteman’ (1994)
- H. ‘Decorata’ (2002)
- H. ‘Gekko’ (2002)
- H. ‘Ginbuchi Tachi’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5435. How we check this data.