H. ‘Sweet and Low’
Hosta ‘Sweet and Low’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-7 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, 'Sweet and Low' is a miniature hosta of unknown pollen parentage, arising from a *Hosta* 'Dorothy Benedict' F-1 seedling. It is visually distinctive for its small, blue-green leaves with gold margins and unstable streaks of varying yellow shades, a rare color combination in the miniature size class.
In the Garden
Reaching approximately 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter and 5.5 inches (14 cm) in height, 'Sweet and Low' is suitable for the front of a border, rock gardens, or trough plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and its compact size makes it an excellent candidate for container culture. Pair with fine-textured shade companions such as small ferns or *Heuchera* cultivars.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. As a miniature with relatively thin leaves, it may be susceptible to slug damage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 7.75 in (19.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.25 in (8.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | light blue green with unstable streaks of varying shades of yellow flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 6–7 in (15.2–17.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | unusual small bluish-green variegated hosta |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: F-1 seedling of H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-7, miniature size):
- H. ‘Nougat’ (2004)
- H. ‘Royal Mouse Ears’ (2004)
- H. ‘Short and Sweet’ (2004)
- H. ‘Croutons’ (2003)
- H. ‘Error Apparent’ (2005)
- H. ‘Grim Grinning Ghost’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5567