H. ‘Valley's Small Change’
Hosta ‘Valley's Small Change’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2008, Hosta 'Valley's Small Change' is a miniature cultivar derived from H. pulchella as the pod parent. It is distinguished by its very small, ovate leaves with medium green, slightly rippled margins and a pronounced glossy upper surface, forming a compact, low mound.
In the Garden
This miniature hosta reaches approximately 3 inches in height and 4 inches in diameter at maturity, making it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with other small woodland perennials such as miniature ferns or Heuchera. Its modest size and moderate growth rate also make it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in containers, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, though its thick leaves offer some resistance.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3.1 in (7.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 3.9 in (9.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (1.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 3.9–5.9 in (9.9–15.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small hosta with thick leaves, good grower |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. pulchella
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Academy Faux Sedge’ (2008)
- H. ‘Green Quarter’ (2008)
- H. ‘Abiqua Jim Dandy’ (2009)
- H. ‘Appletini’ (2009)
- H. ‘Baby Kim’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5962. How we check this data.