This leaf was incorrectly
labeled as 'Kiwi Mini Gold'
This
cultivar of unidentified parentage was registered in 1999 by
Barry Sligh in New Zealand as part of his
Kiwi Series of hostas. It grows
into a small size hosta about 8 inches in height and 22 inches
wide. The leaf is ovate with average substance.
According to
The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), "This cultivar is so similar to
'Golden
Scepter' that I'm not sure it would pass the "paper bag
test". Many years ago,
Robert
Savory (originator of 'Golden Scepter')
told me that if cultivars were distinct, you should be able to
put them, unlabeled, into a paper bag (shake vigorously), and
then identify them as they are pulled out. If they aren't
distinguishable, they aren't worthy of a cultivar name."
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