H. ‘Golden Ripples’
Hosta ‘Golden Ripples’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 by an unknown breeder, Hosta 'Golden Ripples' is a large cultivar distinguished by its green leaf centers and heavily rippled, greenish-yellow margins. The leaves are slightly shiny on the upper surface and dull beneath, with cordate bases and 10 to 14 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a substantial clump reaching 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter and 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard precautions against slugs and deer are recommended, as both can damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow heavy ripples margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 18–24 in (45.7–61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Blaze of Glory’ (1999)
- H. ‘Choo Choo Train’ (1999)
- H. ‘Crystal Fountain’ (1999)
- H. ‘King's Ransom’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2193. How we check this data.