Hosta 'Nippers' | Dark Green Deeply Corrugated Miniature Hosta

Round, Puckered, and Perfectly Proportioned — a Miniature With Maximum Character R. Goodenough registered Hosta 'Nippers' in 2006, crossing H. 'Fascination' with H. 'Black Beauty' to produce this distinctive small cultivar. Its nearly round leaves are deeply corrugated and held at 90 degrees from the petiole, giving the mound-like clump a bold, sculptural presence despite its compact size. The very dark green surface is slightly shiny on top, adding depth and polish to the foliage. Pink bell-shaped blooms rise well above the plant on green scapes in mid-July, proportionate and charming. Canadian gardeners from Zone 3 through 9 will find it an easy and rewarding grower. Distinctive leaf habit: Nearly round, deeply corrugated leaves held at 90 degrees from the petiole — a bold sculptural look in a compact package. Very dark green: Slightly shiny on top with a rich, saturated dark green colour that holds intensity all season long. Pink blooms: Bell-shaped pink to near-pink flowers appear in mid-July on green scapes 27.9–33.0 cm (11–13") tall — well above the foliage and perfectly proportionate. Small but mighty: Clumps grow 25.4 cm (10") tall and 30.5 cm (12") wide — ideal for troughs, containers, rock gardens, and front-of-border planting. Canadian lineage: Registered by R. Goodenough of Ontario — a homegrown Canadian cultivar with proven cold-hardiness. Feature Specification Size (H × W) 25.4 cm × 30.5 cm (10" × 12") Hardiness Zone 3–9 Colour Very dark green, slightly shiny Light Requirements Partial to full shade Grower's Tip: Registered by Ontario's own R. Goodenough, 'Nippers' is a true Canadian cultivar that handles our winters with ease from Zone 3 through 9. We grow it at our nursery in Bécancour, QC, where its deeply corrugated dark green mounds look especially striking tucked into shaded rock gardens and container arrangements. Our True to Type standard means you receive the authentic R. Goodenough selection — verified before it leaves Bécancour.