H. ‘Buckaroo’
Hosta ‘Buckaroo’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2014 from unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Buckaroo' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its deeply corrugated, broadly ovate leaves with medium green flat margins and slightly shiny surfaces on both sides. The leaves are deeply cupped, lightly twisted, and deeply folded, forming a tight, slug-resistant clump with a thick substance.
In the Garden
'Buckaroo' reaches 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 26 inches (66.0 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate and a compact, mound-like habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small size makes it suitable for container cultivation, rock gardens, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials that complement its corrugated foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, corrugated leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though standard slug management practices are advisable in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; deeply cupped, lightly twisted deeply folded lightly wavy, deeply corrugated, lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 12–16 in (30.5–40.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | deeply corrugated, thick substance, corrugated leaves form a tight, slug resistant clump, leaves are like little scoops, abundant flowers |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #839