H. ‘Academy Redundant’
Hosta ‘Academy Redundant’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1998 as a sport of Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata', 'Academy Redundant' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its medium green leaves with pure white margins. The leaf blades measure 9 inches (22.9 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide, with 10 vein pairs and a cordate base, while the flat white margins are approximately 0.19 inches (0.5 cm) wide.
In the Garden
'Academy Redundant' forms a mound-like clump reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 43 inches (109.2 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. Scapes rise 21 to 30 inches (53.3 to 76.2 cm) above the foliage. This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover beneath deciduous trees. Companion plants include ferns, Heuchera, and Astilbe.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Academy Redundant' is susceptible to slug and deer damage and may require protective measures in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 43 in (109.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | medium green with .19in (0.5cm) wide, pure white, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 21–30 in (53.3–76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Fortunei Aureomarginata' — H. ‘Fortunei Aureomarginata’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Francee’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #125. How we check this data.