H. ‘Beet Salad’
Hosta ‘Beet Salad’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, Hosta 'Beet Salad' is a small, mound-forming cultivar notable for its bright beet red petioles and red-edged scapes, which contrast with light green, variegated leaves. The scapes and petioles are dark beet red, and the flowers are dark reddish purple, making the plant visually distinctive through multiple seasons.
In the Garden
'Beet Salad' reaches approximately 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter and 11 inches (27.9 cm) in height, forming a compact mound suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with other small shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras. Its small size and tidy habit make it an excellent choice for troughs or mixed containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor regularly and take protective measures if needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.25 in (8.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | light green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately folded |
| Flower scape height | 34–37 in (86.4–94.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | bright beet red petioles and red-edged (vein on border of leaf beet red until July 1) scapes dark beet red, dark reddish purple flowers |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. clausa normalis F2 seedling
- Pollen parent: (H. 'Ogon Tsushima' x H. yingeri F2 seedling) — H. ‘Ogon Tsushima’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #435. How we check this data.