H. ‘Burgundy Bermudas’
Hosta ‘Burgundy Bermudas’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2013, *Hosta* 'Burgundy Bermudas' is a small, variegated cultivar with *Hosta rupifraga* as its pod parent and an unknown pollen parent. It is visually distinctive for its ovate, light green leaves with slightly rippled margins and a very shiny upper surface, combined with reddish purple scapes and red petioles that extend a solid reddish coloration into the plant's lower structure.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms an upright clump reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and its small size makes it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants include ferns, *Heuchera*, and small woodland perennials that complement its glossy foliage and red stems.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended, as with most hosta cultivars.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | light green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted, lightly folded, moderately wavy, lightly corrugated, lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 24–30 in (61.0–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | red petiole, interesting solid reddish coloration |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. rupifraga
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #856