MyHostas database

HostaTeeny-weeny Bikini

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Ed Elslager 2000

Origin'Tsugari Komachi' selfed

Size categorymini

Plant height x width 

Leaf length x width 

Vein pairs2

Leaf colorpale yellow,green edge

Variegationmedio

Leaf 

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height23 cm (9 in.)

Flowerdeep purple,tubular

Flower length4.5 cm (1.8 in.)

Fragrant 

Flowering periodAugust - September

Fertile 

Podred

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoUnstable, produces green and streaked versions.
Charming mini with pale yellow leaves framed by a medium green margin that streaks to the center.
Pointed leaves have a nice sheen and will be topped with deep purple flowers in August.

Sports'American Bikini' sport/os
'American Weenie Bikini' sport/os
'Greenie Weenie Bikini' sport/gg
'Teeny-weeny Bikini streaked' sport/os

Progeny'Pixie Moonstone' = PP x 'Purple Verticulated Elf'