H. ‘Teeny-weeny Bikini’
Hosta ‘Teeny-weeny Bikini’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-6a (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, 'Teeny-weeny Bikini' is a miniature hosta cultivar notable for its small, rounded mound of green leaves with pale yellow to medium gold margins. The foliage is slightly shiny on both surfaces, with tapered leaf bases and only two vein pairs per leaf, giving the plant a delicate, fine-textured appearance.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a compact mound 7.1 inches (18.0 cm) in diameter and 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) high, with a fast growth rate. It is suitable for the front of shaded borders, rock gardens, or trough gardens, and performs well in containers due to its miniature size. Pair with other small shade perennials such as miniature ferns, *Tiarella*, or *Heucherella* for textural contrast.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Like most hostas, 'Teeny-weeny Bikini' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, though its small, tough leaves may be less appealing to slugs than larger cultivars.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 7.1 in (18 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.3 in (5.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.9 in (4.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 2 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 7–9 in (17.8–22.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Teeny-weeny Bikini’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Greenie Weenie Bikini’ (sport)
- H. ‘Pixie Moonstone’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-6a, miniature size):
- H. ‘X-rated’ (2001)
- H. ‘Frosted Waves’ (2000)
- H. ‘Green with Envy’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lakeside Elfin Fire’ (2000)
- H. ‘Little Caesar’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lakeside Fruit Loops’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5638