H. ‘Moulin Rouge’
Hosta ‘Moulin Rouge’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-8 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Kiwi Full Monty', 'Moulin Rouge' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by a three-part leaf pattern: a medium green center, a dark green inner margin, and a narrow white outer margin. The dark green and central green zones are separated by a variable white line, placing this plant within the *Hosta* 'Striptease' group.
In the Garden
'Moulin Rouge' forms a mound 12.4 inches (31.5 cm) high and 24.8 inches (63.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical of most hostas, and is suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture due to its small stature. Companion plants with contrasting foliage, such as ferns or heucheras, complement its variegated leaves.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12.4 in (31.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24.8 in (63 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.1 in (7.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium green with .2 to .4in (0.5 to 1.0cm) wide, dark green then white inner margin, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 15.4–21.7 in (39.1–55.1 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | center becomes greenish yellow |
| Notable characteristics | dark green margin and center seperated by a variable white line. Distinct member of the H. 'Striptease' group. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Kiwi Full Monty' — H. ‘Kiwi Full Monty’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-8, small size):
- H. ‘Jezebel’ (2013)
- H. ‘Yikes Stripes’ (2007)
- H. ‘Extreme’ (2005)
- H. ‘Hanky Panky’ (2004)
- H. ‘Partridge Gold’ (2004)
- H. ‘Royal Wave’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3904