H. ‘Pale Rider’
Hosta ‘Pale Rider’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-8(1-3) (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2014 by an unknown hybridizer, 'Pale Rider' is a small hosta distinguished by its green leaves with gold margins that undergo a notable color shift, with the margins transitioning from light green to a very pale whitish yellow as the season progresses. The ovate, slightly wavy leaves are dull on both surfaces and feature six to seven vein pairs, with a rounded base and slightly rippled, moderately flat form.
In the Garden
'Pale Rider' reaches a mature spread of 18 inches (45.7 cm) and a height of 10 inches (25.4 cm), with an upright, moderate growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with other small shade perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or dwarf astilbes. Its compact size makes it suitable for container cultivation or placement in the front of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | light green changing to pale yellow slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; slightly wavy, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 16–18 in (40.6–45.7 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | leaf color chagne, light green to very pale whitish yellow |
| Notable characteristics | leaf color chagne, light green to very pale whitish yellow |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-8(1-3), small size):
- H. ‘Fat Cheeks’ (2005)
- H. ‘Sam-Tina Gold’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4204