H. ‘Academy Resplendent Froufrou’
Hosta ‘Academy Resplendent Froufrou’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2011, Hosta 'Academy Resplendent Froufrou' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with H. 'Party Favor' as the pod parent. It is visually distinguished by its blue-green leaves with heavy, pronounced rippling along the margins, combined with a dull upper surface and a glaucous bloom beneath.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching approximately 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height and 37 inches (94.0 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its heavily rippled foliage provides textural contrast. The medium green scapes rise 24 to 32 inches (61.0 to 81.3 cm) above the foliage. It pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials that complement its blue-green tones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; regular monitoring and appropriate barriers are recommended.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 37 in (94 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | medium green heavy rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly corrugated, moderatelyflat |
| Flower scape height | 24–32 in (61.0–81.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | mound shaped green with a very pronounced rippling of the leaf edges |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Party Favor' — H. ‘Party Favor’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #126. How we check this data.