H. ‘Compass Rose’
Hosta ‘Compass Rose’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2013 from unknown parentage, 'Compass Rose' is a small hosta distinguished by its strikingly pointed, horizontally exploding leaf blades that form a clumpy, mound-like habit. The variegated foliage features medium green leaves with flat margins, displaying a slightly shiny upper surface and dull underside.
In the Garden
This compact cultivar reaches 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and spreads to 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders or as a groundcover in partial to full shade. Its moderate growth rate and small size suit container cultivation, and it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its low, spreading form.
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, 'Compass Rose' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted, lightly folded, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 15–18 in (38.1–45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | strikingly pointed blade in a horizontally exploding clumpy |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
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 #1138