H. ‘Raspberries and Cream’
Hosta ‘Raspberries and Cream’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2004 as a sport of Hosta 'Raspberry Sorbet', 'Raspberries and Cream' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its medium green leaves with narrow, greenish-yellow, heavily rippled margins and purplish-red scapes. The leaves are ovate with rounded bases, measure 6 inches long by 3.5 inches wide, and display 6 to 8 pairs of veins with a moderately wavy texture and slight shine on both surfaces.
In the Garden
Reaching 7 inches in height and 18 inches in diameter with a mound-like habit and moderate growth rate, this compact hosta is well-suited for shaded borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs effectively with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella. Its small stature makes it an excellent choice for troughs or small pots.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, particularly in shaded, moist locations.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium green with .2in (0.5cm) wide, greenish yellow, heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 10–20 in (25.4–50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Raspberry Sorbet'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Border Favourite’ (2004)
- H. ‘Clown's Collar’ (2004)
- H. ‘Lakeside Zesty Zeno’ (2004)
- H. ‘Secret Love’ (2004)
- H. ‘Stitch in Time’ (2004)
- H. ‘Anne’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4570. How we check this data.