H. ‘Valley's Petticoat’
Hosta ‘Valley's Petticoat’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, Hosta 'Valley's Petticoat' is a small, upright cultivar derived from a cross between H. pycnophylla and H. 'Riptide'. It is distinguished by its medium blue-green, broadly ovate leaves with heavily rippled margins, white leaf undersides, and purple petioles.
In the Garden
This compact hosta reaches approximately 18 inches (45 cm) in height and 24 inches (60 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade and is well suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. The upright, wavy foliage pairs effectively with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or Heuchera.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may be susceptible to slug damage, particularly on the new foliage, and should be monitored in damp conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17.7 in (45 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 23.6 in (59.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.9 in (15 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.7 in (11.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 15.7–19.7 in (39.9–50.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | pale yellow at the end of the season |
| Notable characteristics | Elegant pycnophylla like hosta with white backs, nice purple petioles and wavy margins. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. pycnophylla
- Pollen parent: H. 'Riptide' — H. ‘Riptide’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Hearts’ (2009)
- H. ‘Andorian’ (2009)
- H. ‘Astral Bliss’ (2009)
- H. ‘Azuretini’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5952. How we check this data.