H. ‘Granny's Rouge’
Hosta ‘Granny's Rouge’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2007, *Hosta* 'Granny's Rouge' is a small, variegated cultivar distinguished by its upright, flattened growth habit and the unusual red coloration that extends from the petioles into the leaf bases. Its leaves emerge light yellow with green margins, and the red petioles remain a prominent feature throughout the growing season.
In the Garden
This compact hosta reaches approximately 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and spreads to 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter, forming a flatter, less mound-like shape than many cultivars. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its small size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials complement its variegated foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | light green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly folded, flat |
| Flower scape height | 30–32 in (76.2–81.3 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | emerges pale yellow ends light green |
| Notable characteristics | flatter than mound like, emerges with light yellow leaves and pink to red petioles. Red travels into leaf. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2272