H. ‘Purple Boots’
Hosta ‘Purple Boots’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, this small variegated hosta is a cross between *H.* 'Gig Harbor' (pod parent) and *H.* 'Riptide' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its medium green, slightly rippled leaf margins combined with deep purple petioles that extend into the leaf base, and a dark purple scape that contrasts with the foliage.
In the Garden
Mature plants form a mound-like clump reaching approximately 11 inches (27.9 cm) in height and 21.5 inches (54.6 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and is well suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture due to its small size. Companion plants that appreciate similar conditions include ferns, heucheras, and small woodland perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 21.5 in (54.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.75 in (14.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.3 in (8.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 13.7–16.5 in (34.8–41.9 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | lighter in the spring |
| Notable characteristics | deep purple petioles |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Gig Harbor' — H. ‘Gig Harbor’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Riptide' — H. ‘Riptide’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Purple Boots’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Red Bull’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4501