H. ‘Valley's Pavlova’
Hosta ‘Valley's Pavlova’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2015, *Hosta* 'Valley's Pavlova' is a small, upright cultivar derived from a *H. pycnophylla* seedling crossed with *H.* 'Tequila Sunrise'. It is visually distinctive for its lance-shaped, deeply wavy leaves with yellow, heavily rippled margins, purple petioles whose coloration extends into the leaf veins, and white leaf undersides.
In the Garden
With a mature diameter of approximately 14 inches (35 cm) and height of 12 inches (30 cm), 'Valley's Pavlova' is suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical for gold-margined hostas, and its moderate growth rate and upright habit make it a tidy accent among small ferns, heucheras, or dwarf sedges.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. As with many small hostas, monitor for slug damage and protect from deer in areas where browsing is common.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11.75 in (29.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 13.75 in (34.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.875 in (20 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | yellow heavy rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; Lance deeply wavy, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 15.75–17.75 in (40.0–45.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | purple petioles, white backs, wavy margin, yellow leaves, and the purple petiole color runs into the veins |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. pycnophylla seedling
- Pollen parent: H. Tequila Sunrise'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5951