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.
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. ‘White Christmas’ (1999)
- H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (2000)
- H. ‘Clifford's Stingray’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lakeside Cupcake’ (1998)
- H. ‘Loyalist’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5445