H. ‘Fudge Ripple’
Hosta ‘Fudge Ripple’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2006, *Hosta* 'Fudge Ripple' is a large, mound-forming cultivar of unknown parentage, derived from two unregistered seedlings. It is visually distinctive for its broadly ovate, moderately cupped and twisted leaves, which feature a green center streaked with creamy white and golden yellow, bordered by heavily rippled white margins.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a substantial mound reaching 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and 42 inches (106.7 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and its large, textured leaves make it an effective specimen or accent plant in shaded borders and woodland gardens. The heavily rippled leaf margins provide consistent textural interest throughout the growing season.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate cultural or physical controls.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | green streaked creamy white and golden yellow heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately cupped, moderately twisted |
| Flower scape height | 25–29 in (63.5–73.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very nice rippled edge |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling of unknown parentage
- Pollen parent: seedling of unknown parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Fudge Ripple’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Chocolate Ripple’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Cosmic Charmer’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Cosmic Desire’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Cosmic Joy’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Cosmic Knuckles’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Cosmic Lace’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Cosmic Miss Fertile’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Cosmic Moon’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Cosmic Patchwork’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Cosmic Reaction’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Cosmic Secret’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Cosmic Sensation’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Hippie’ (2006)
- H. ‘Athena’ (2005)
- H. ‘Birth of the Blues’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1981