H. ‘Birchwood Ruffled Queen’
Hosta ‘Birchwood Ruffled Queen’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Shaw & AHS.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Shaw & AHS |
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by Shaw and the American Hosta Society, 'Birchwood Ruffled Queen' is a large, variegated sport of Hosta 'Green Piecrust'. It is visually distinctive for its dark green leaves with slight undulating margins and a substantial mature spread of 60 inches (152.4 cm) at a height of 24 inches (61.0 cm).
In the Garden
This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, where its large, textured foliage can develop fully without scorching. Its mature size—nearly 5 feet in diameter—makes it suitable as a specimen plant or as a bold accent in the middle to back of a shaded border. Companion plants such as ferns, Heuchera, or Astilbe provide contrasting textures and colors.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12.5 in (31.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | dark green slight undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 46 in (116.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Green Piecrust' — H. ‘Green Piecrust’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Birchwood Ruffled Queen’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Bouquet’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Frilly Puckers’ (1986)
- H. ‘Green Piecrust’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #525. How we check this data.