H. ‘Rainy Day’
Hosta ‘Rainy Day’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2014, *Hosta* 'Rainy Day' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, derived from *H. 'Hearts and Flowers'* as the pod parent. The plant is visually distinctive for its lance-shaped, moderately twisted leaves with heavy rippling along the margins, displaying a greenish-white center (medio-variegated) with medium green margins and occasional streaking.
In the Garden
'Rainy Day' reaches a mature spread of 15 inches (38.1 cm) and a height of 12 inches (30.5 cm), with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, and its small size makes it appropriate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. Companion plants include ferns, *Heuchera*, or small woodland perennials that complement its wavy, elongated foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the foliage is susceptible to damage from both pests.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | greenish white medium green, heavy ripples margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately twisted |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | wavy, long, medio variegated and streaked leaf |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Hearts and Flowers' — H. ‘Hearts and Flowers’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Island Breeze’ (2014)
- H. ‘Whirlwind Flame’ (2014)
- H. ‘Bullfrog’ (2016)
- H. ‘Dinky Donna’ (2011)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4564