H. ‘Bohemia Ripple Blue Effect’
Hosta ‘Bohemia Ripple Blue Effect’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2016 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Ripple Effect', 'Bohemia Ripple Blue Effect' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its unusually wide, two-tone margins of intensely blue-green and green that frequently extend toward the leaf center. The leaf blade itself is greenish yellow, producing a tricolor effect against heavily rippled, glaucous foliage.
In the Garden
Mature plants form a compact, slow-growing mound 7.87 inches (20.0 cm) tall and 19.69 inches (50.0 cm) in diameter. For optimal contrast, site this cultivar where it receives some direct sun to brighten the yellow center; in full shade the center may appear greener. Its small stature and thick, slug-resistant leaves make it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or containers in typical hosta-growing zones. Pair with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera* to complement its bold leaf form.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick foliage offers good resistance to slugs, though standard deer deterrents may be necessary in areas with heavy deer pressure.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7.87 in (20 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 19.69 in (50 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.89 in (17.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.97 in (5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow with .20 to .79in (0.5 to 2.0cm) wide, irregular, intensely blue-green and green, heavily rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately twisted & folded, intensely wavy overall. |
| Flower scape height | 5.91–7.874 in (15.0–20.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | greenish-yellow center changes to yellow, margins maintain their blue-green color all season. |
| Notable characteristics | Differs from its parent in that it has wide, two-tone (intensely blue-green & green) margins that frequently jet towards the center. Needs some sun for a bright yellow center. Very thick leaves, sun tolerant & slug resistant. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Ripple Effect' — H. ‘Ripple Effect’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Bullfrog’ (2016)
- H. ‘Island Breeze’ (2014)
- H. ‘Whirlwind Flame’ (2014)
- H. ‘Dinky Donna’ (2011)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #733