H. ‘Teaspoon’

Hosta ‘Teaspoon’ is a registered cultivar (1998) .

Year registered	1998
Section class	IV-1 (Small)

Overview

Registered in 1998, Hosta 'Teaspoon' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its cupped, broadly ovate leaves with serrated margins. The variegated foliage features medium green margins and a dull upper surface, with a slightly shiny underside and cordate leaf bases.

In the Garden

This compact hosta reaches approximately 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) in height and 21 inches (53.3 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for the genus, and pairs well with other small woodland perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or tiarellas. Its small size and neat mound habit make it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders.

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, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.

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Size and leaf

Clump height	7.5 in (19.1 cm)
Clump width	21 in (53.3 cm)
Leaf length	3.3 in (8.4 cm)
Leaf width	3 in (7.6 cm)
Vein pairs	11
Leaf	dull on top; slightly shiny underneath
Flower scape height	20–22 in (50.8–55.9 cm)
Notable characteristics	serrated leaf margin on cupped, broadly ovate leaf

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Teaspoon’ as a parent:

H. ‘Queue’ (seedling (pollen parent))
H. ‘Shark's Tooth’ (seedling (pollen parent))

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #5634. How we check this data.