H. ‘Vinnie’
Hosta ‘Vinnie’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2016, *Hosta* 'Vinnie' is a small, slow-growing variegated cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'Reptilian' as the pod parent. Its most distinctive features are lance-shaped, lightly cupped, and wavy leaves with medium green, slightly rippled margins and a glossy surface.
In the Garden
*Hosta* 'Vinnie' reaches a mature diameter of 16 inches (40.6 cm) and a height of 7 inches (17.8 cm), with upright foliage. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, performing well in rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Its compact size makes it an excellent companion for small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas, and it is well suited to container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protection from slugs and deer may be necessary, particularly on the tender new foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; lightly cupped and wavy overall. |
| Flower scape height | 12–16 in (30.5–40.6 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | gets slightly darker as the season progresses |
| Notable characteristics | Slow growing, lance-shaped, slightly cupping, wavy, shiiny leaves. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Reptilian'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6011