H. ‘Sweet Christy’
Hosta ‘Sweet Christy’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 by an unknown breeder, 'Sweet Christy' is a small hosta distinguished by its glossy green leaves with white margins and subtle streaking. The foliage exhibits a very shiny surface on both sides, with slightly rippled margins and a tapered base, creating a compact, mound-like form.
In the Garden
Reaching 9 inches (22.9 cm) in diameter and 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height, this small hosta is suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its variegated leaves remain crisp and well-defined. Pair with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras to complement its low, mounded habit.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and employ barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | streaked light green & white slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 12–16 in (30.5–40.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Caesar’ (1999)
- H. ‘Champagne and Caviar’ (1999)
- H. ‘Confused’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5571