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.
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. ‘First Class’ (2001)
- H. ‘Academy Faux Sedge’ (2008)
- H. ‘Green Quarter’ (2008)
- H. ‘Abiqua Jim Dandy’ (2009)
- H. ‘Appletini’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5962