H. ‘Daisy Doolittle’

Overview

Registered in 2003, 'Daisy Doolittle' is a miniature hosta that originated as a stabilized sport from a small streaked plant of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its compact, mound-like habit and small, broadly ovate leaves of medium green with creamy white, slightly rippled margins.

In the Garden

'Daisy Doolittle' reaches a mature diameter of 7 inches (17.8 cm) and a height of 1.5 inches (3.8 cm), forming a dense, slow-growing mound. It is well-suited to partial to full shade and performs effectively in rock gardens, troughs, or as an edging plant in the front of a border. Its miniature size makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation, where it pairs well with other small perennials such as miniature ferns or sedges.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Daisy Doolittle' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.