H. ‘Ravinia’
Hosta ‘Ravinia’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2013 as a sport of a *Hosta* 'Bravo' seedling, 'Ravinia' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its two-toned foliage: yellow leaf blades edged with creamy white margins. The leaves are ovate with rounded bases, moderately cupped and twisted, and display a dull upper surface with a slightly shiny underside.
In the Garden
Mature plants form mound-like clumps reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. This cultivar performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, where its yellow and cream coloration remains most vibrant. Its compact size suits it for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings, and it pairs well with other small perennials such as heucheras or ferns.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Ravinia' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | yellow with .3in (0.8cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; mod. cupped, moderately twisted, moderately folded, moderately wavy, lightly corrugated, light flat |
| Flower scape height | 15–18 in (38.1–45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small sized cultivar with a two toned yellow and cream leaf on a long blade. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of a H. 'Bravo' seedling — H. ‘Bravo’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4a, small size):
- H. ‘Heavenly Tiara’ (1998)
- H. ‘Richland Reward’ (2014)
- H. ‘Handle with Care’ (2015)
- H. ‘Little Starlet’ (2011)
- H. ‘Autumn Ridge’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lightning Bolt’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4580