H. ‘Sue’
Hosta ‘Sue’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, Hosta 'Sue' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinguished by its green leaves with pure white margins, a color pattern that remains stable under typical cultivation.
In the Garden
'Sue' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with a slow growth rate. It is best suited to partial to full shade, where its white-margined leaves contrast well with darker foliage of ferns or Heuchera. Its small size makes it appropriate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor regularly and take protective measures if needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | pure white with .5in (1.3cm) wide, medium green, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 26 in (66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
- H. ‘Remember Me’ (2001)
- H. ‘Champagne’ (1994)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5445. How we check this data.