H. ‘Rebecca’
Hosta ‘Rebecca’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, *Hosta* 'Rebecca' originated as a self-pollinated seedling of (*H. 'Marilyn'* × *H. 'Tardiflora'*). This medium-sized cultivar is visually defined by its blue-green leaf centers with medium gold, slightly rippled margins, a combination that becomes more pronounced as the season progresses.
In the Garden
*Hosta* 'Rebecca' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 39 inches (99.1 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins remain brightest without scorching. The fast growth rate and moderate leaf waviness make it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover beneath deciduous trees; companion plants such as ferns or *Heuchera* provide textural contrast.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as foliage is susceptible to both.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 39 in (99.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.88 in (22.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.88 in (12.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | medium gold slightly rippled margins; early glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 20–39 in (50.8–99.1 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | bluish green in spring |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: (H. 'Marilyn' x H. 'Tardiflora') — H. ‘Marilyn’
- Pollen parent: self-pollinated
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Cup of Joy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4588