H. ‘Hurrah’
Hosta ‘Hurrah’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Ruh |
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Wahoo' introduced by P. Ruh in 1991, 'Hurrah' is a small, mounding cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with creamy yellow-white margins. The cordate leaves measure 5 inches (12.7 cm) long by 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) wide, with nine pairs of veins, and form a compact clump 15 inches (38.1 cm) in diameter and 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) tall.
In the Garden
'Hurrah' performs best in partial to full shade, where its variegated foliage holds color most reliably. At maturity, the plant reaches approximately 8–9 inches in height with a spread of 15 inches, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Its small stature and tidy habit pair well with ferns, dwarf astilbes, or shade-tolerant groundcovers such as *Lamium* or *Heuchera*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Hurrah' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and employ barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Flower scape height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Wahoo' — H. ‘Wahoo’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Cherry Berry’ (1991)
- H. ‘June’ (1991)
- H. ‘Striptease’ (1991)
- H. ‘Candle Glow’ (1990)
- H. ‘Champagne’ (1994)
- H. ‘Night before Christmas’ (1994)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2674