H. ‘Emeralds and Rubies’
Hosta ‘Emeralds and Rubies’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1994, this miniature hosta is a hybrid of Hosta 'Emerald Carpet'. Its distinguishing features are narrow, medium green leaves with slightly rippled margins, a dull upper surface, and a very shiny underside, combined with dark red scapes that rise well above the foliage.
In the Garden
Reaching approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and spreading to 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, 'Emeralds and Rubies' forms a compact, rhizomatous clump suitable for the front of a border, rock garden, or trough. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its subdued leaf sheen and red scapes are most visible. As a miniature, it is well suited to container cultivation. Companion plants might include small ferns, Heuchera cultivars, or fine-textured sedges that do not overwhelm its scale.
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. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Emerald Carpet'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Lakeside Little Gem’ (1993)
- H. ‘Tucker Tiny Tot’ (1995)
- H. ‘Cody’ (1996)
- H. ‘Concordia Petite’ (1996)
- H. ‘Front Forty’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1629. How we check this data.