H. ‘Academy Rivendell’
Hosta ‘Academy Rivendell’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, 'Academy Rivendell' is a small hosta cultivar derived from a first-generation seedling of Hosta 'Ginko Craig' with an unknown pollen parent. It is distinguished by its compact, broadly ovate leaves with medium green margins, a dull surface, and purple petioles that contrast with the foliage.
In the Garden
'Academy Rivendell' forms a dense, low mound reaching 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height and spreading to 35 inches (88.9 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for variegated hostas, and is well-suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings due to its small stature. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials complement its muted green foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, especially in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas with high pest pressure.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | lightly wavy, lightly corrugated, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 14–19 in (35.6–48.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | dull-leafed medium sized green with purple petioles with medium lavender flowers on short scapes |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: F-1 seedling of H. 'Ginko Craig' — H. ‘Ginko Craig’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #127. How we check this data.