H. ‘Twist of Dwarf’
Hosta ‘Twist of Dwarf’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-6a (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Purple Dwarf', 'Twist of Dwarf' is a miniature cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with white margins. The leaf margins are medium green and slightly rippled, measuring 0.3 to 0.6 cm wide, and this green margin characteristically lightens near the leaf center, sometimes following the vein inward.
In the Garden
'Twist of Dwarf' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching approximately 17.8 cm (7 in) in height and 30.5 cm (12 in) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is well suited to partial shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its small stature makes it an excellent candidate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. The white scapes, 30.5 to 40.6 cm (12 to 16 in) tall, provide vertical interest above the foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. As with most hostas, protection from slugs and deer may be necessary, particularly in shaded, moist conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.375 in (3.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | white with .125 to .25in (0.3 to 0.6cm) wide, medium green, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately twisted, moderately folded, lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 12–16 in (30.5–40.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | medium green margin changes to light green near center of leaf and sometimes followvein to center of leaf |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Purple Dwarf' — H. ‘Purple Dwarf’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-6a, miniature size):
- H. ‘X-rated’ (2001)
- H. ‘Itty Bitty’ (2010)
- H. ‘Kate's Legacy’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cute as a Button’ (2009)
- H. ‘Little Willie’ (2009)
- H. ‘Littlest Angel’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5858