H. ‘Midnight Ride’
Hosta ‘Midnight Ride’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Paul Revere' registered in 2004, 'Midnight Ride' is a small hosta distinguished by its blue-green foliage with dark green, flat margins and a glaucous bloom on the leaf undersides. The ovate, lightly wavy and cupped leaves measure 6 inches (15.2 cm) long by 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) wide, with 10 to 12 vein pairs, and the plant may be a tetraploid.
In the Garden
'Midnight Ride' forms a compact, mound-like clump suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. At maturity, the plant reaches small size class dimensions, with scapes rising 24 to 36 inches (61.0 to 91.4 cm) above the foliage. Its modest stature makes it appropriate for rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of shaded borders, where it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other small shade perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, particularly on the glaucous leaf surfaces.
Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | dark green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; this glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy and lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 24–36 in (61.0–91.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | dark green; possibly a tetraploid |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Paul Revere' — H. ‘Paul Revere’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3741