Originated
by
Ed Kipplen of Ohio Registered by AHS/G.
H. Alley in
2020,
this medium size (12 inches high by 28 inches wide) cultivar is
a
sport of H. 'Gold Drop'.
The foliage is moderate olive green (147A RHS
Colour Chart) with a wide strong yellow green (144A RHS
Colour Chart) medial
(center) variegation. Its broadly ovate leaves are
slightly cupped and slightly shiny on top. Pale
lavender, bell-shaped flowers bloom from mid-June into
July on scapes 14 to 18 inches tall followed by viable
seeds.
The registration materials state: "...Very dense,
symmetrical and compact clump of cute heart shaped
leaves."
The Book of Little Hostas by Kathy and Michael Shadrack
(2010) says: "Slow-growing but sun-tolerant
in cooler climates. The thick leaves are very
slug-resistant, and it will do well in a raised bed
or woodland garden."
The New Encyclopedia of Hostas by
Diana
Grenfell (2009) states: "Easy to grow and soon exceeds its registered
dimensions. Makes an excellent edging plant but also
thrives in rock gardens and containers...The densely
packed flower spike with large flowers on a small
hosta." |