H. ‘Passionate Purple’
Hosta ‘Passionate Purple’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by B. Kuk.
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | B. Kuk |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 by B. Kuk, this small hosta cultivar results from a cross between *H. pachyscapa* and *H.* 'Sea Octopus'. It is visually distinctive for its lance-shaped, variegated leaves with dark green, slightly rippled margins and a lightly twisted, moderately wavy form, combined with dark maroon scapes and dark purple flowers.
In the Garden
'Passionate Purple' forms a mound-like clump reaching 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and 38 inches (96.5 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its small size makes it suitable for containers, rock gardens, or front-of-border placements. Companion plants that appreciate similar conditions include ferns, heucheras, and shade-tolerant groundcovers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | dark green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly twisted, moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 32–38 in (81.3–96.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | rapid grower with dark purple flowers, dark maroon scapes and seed pods |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. pachyscapa
- Pollen parent: H. 'Sea Octopus' — H. ‘Sea Octopus’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4235