H. ‘Stripper’

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.