H. ‘Middle Ridge’
Hosta ‘Middle Ridge’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Boonstra & Lewis & P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Boonstra & Lewis & P. Ruh |
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1979 by Boonstra, Lewis, and P. Ruh, Hosta 'Middle Ridge' is a medium-sized sport of Hosta 'Undulata Univittata'. It is visually distinctive for its variegated foliage, which features green leaves with streaked green margins.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature height of 8 inches (20.3 cm) and a spread of 14 inches (35.6 cm), making it suitable for the middle of a shaded border or as a groundcover in woodland gardens. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its compact size also makes it appropriate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Undulata Univittata' — H. ‘Undulata Univittata’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
- H. ‘Proud Peacock’ (2016)
- H. ‘Color Glory’ (1980)
- H. ‘Squiggles’ (1978)
- H. ‘White Magic’ (1978)
- H. ‘Gold Standard’ (1976)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3733. How we check this data.