H. ‘Bruce’
Hosta ‘Bruce’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by D. Stone.
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Originator | D. Stone |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 by D. Stone, Hosta 'Bruce' is a small, mound-forming cultivar of unknown parentage. Its distinctive variegated foliage features medium green leaves with slightly rippled margins, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a very shiny underside.
In the Garden
This compact hosta reaches approximately 13 inches (33 cm) in diameter and 7.5 inches (19 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its small size makes it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. The mound-like habit and ovate leaves with a flat base, which are lightly twisted, folded, and wavy, provide textural contrast when paired with fine-leaved shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.25 in (8.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.13 in (5.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly twisted, lightly folded and lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 12.5–19 in (31.8–48.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small and compact; pretty flowers |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #827. How we check this data.