H. ‘Sugar Plum Fairy’
Hosta ‘Sugar Plum Fairy’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Briggs Nursery.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Briggs Nursery |
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by Briggs Nursery, this miniature cultivar is a hybrid of *Hosta gracillima*. It is distinguished by its narrow, variegated leaves with dark green, wavy margins and a compact, mounding habit.
In the Garden
Reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, 'Sugar Plum Fairy' is suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with other small perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*. Its miniature size makes it an excellent choice for troughs or small pots.
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 is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Leaf | dark green wavy margins |
| Flower scape height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. gracillima
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘First Class’ (2001)
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Hart's Tongue’ (1987)
- H. ‘Margaret’ (1987)
- H. ‘Suzuki Thumbnail’ (1987)
- H. ‘Abiqua Ground Cover’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5453