H. ‘Broad Ripple’
Hosta ‘Broad Ripple’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1995 with parentage unknown, 'Broad Ripple' is a small hosta distinguished by its green leaves with wide, heavily rippled gold margins. The foliage is dull on both surfaces, with rounded leaf bases and five to seven vein pairs.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 14 inches (35.6 cm) and a height of 10 inches (25.4 cm), with a semi-upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials. Its compact size makes it appropriate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the foliage is not notably resistant.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | light green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, yellow gold, heavy ripples margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 6–9 in (15.2–22.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Candy Cane’ (1995)
- H. ‘Dress Blues’ (1995)
- H. ‘Lakeside Cogwheel’ (1995)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #813