H. ‘Purbeck Ridge’
Hosta ‘Purbeck Ridge’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Smith & BHHS.
| Year registered | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | E. Smith & BHHS |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1988 by E. Smith and the British Hosta and Hemerocallis Society, *Hosta* 'Purbeck Ridge' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from the Tardiana Group. It is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with blue margins, a compact habit, and a leaf blade measuring 8 inches (20.3 cm) long by 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide with 11 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Purbeck Ridge' reaches a mature diameter of 25 inches (63.5 cm) and a height of 16 inches (40.6 cm), making it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover in partial to full shade. Its blue-green foliage pairs well with silver-leaved plants such as *Pulmonaria* or *Lamium*, and it can be used in woodland gardens or shaded rockeries. The scape height is recorded as 13 inches (33.0 cm), though the upper measurement is listed as 0 inches, indicating variability.
Care Notes
Grow in moist, well-drained soil in typical hosta-growing zones, with consistent watering during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges; slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed preventatively.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Flower scape height | 13 in (33.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. Tardiana Group
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (1989)
- H. ‘Blue June’ (1987)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4495