H. ‘Gary Rolls’
Hosta ‘Gary Rolls’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2006, *Hosta* 'Gary Rolls' is a medium-sized seedling selection of unknown parentage. Its most distinctive visual feature is the upright foliage with vibrant greenish-yellow, slightly rippled margins that produce a rolling, wavy effect along the leaf edges.
In the Garden
'Gary Rolls' forms a clump 26 inches (66 cm) in diameter and 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall, with an upright growth habit. It performs best in partial to light shade, typical for green-margined hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade perennials that complement its gold-edged leaves. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts or mixed shade beds.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. This cultivar is subject to slug damage on the broad, slightly shiny leaves and should be monitored for deer browsing in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 10–12 in (25.4–30.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | upright, vibrant greenish-yellow, rolling waves of leaf margins |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling
- Pollen parent: seedling
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘Cup of Joy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2022