H. ‘Cute Little Delores’

Overview

Registered in 2009, 'Cute Little Delores' is a small hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its intensely corrugated, nearly round leaves that are green with golden yellow margins, forming a compact, mound-like habit.

In the Garden

This small hosta reaches a mature diameter of 19 inches (48.3 cm) and a height of 7 inches (17.8 cm), making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as an edging plant. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with other small perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or miniature sedges. Its compact size also makes it a good candidate for container cultivation.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur, and appropriate management should be considered in areas where these pests are prevalent.