H. ‘Chocolate Ripple’
Hosta ‘Chocolate Ripple’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2008, 'Chocolate Ripple' is a large hosta cultivar resulting from a cross between H. 'Fudge Ripple' and H. 'Dorothy Benedict'. It is visually distinctive for its very upright, broadly ovate leaves that display a complex variegation of streaked muted yellow, white, dark green, and light green on a green ground with white margins, accompanied by slightly rippled margins and moderate corrugation.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a substantial clump reaching 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height, with scapes rising 30 to 36 inches (76.2 to 91.4 cm) above the foliage. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its upright leaf habit makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen plant. The large, textured leaves pair well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast in form or color.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Chocolate Ripple' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate management may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | streaked muted yellow, white, dark green, light green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted, moderately folded, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 30–36 in (76.2–91.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very upright leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Fudge Ripple' — H. ‘Fudge Ripple’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Chocolate Ripple’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Cosmic Miss Fertile’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Breeder's Love’ (2008)
- H. ‘Colorful Sister’ (2008)
- H. ‘Cosmic Baby’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1033. How we check this data.