H. ‘Red Neck Heaven’

Overview

Registered in 1998, this medium-sized hosta cultivar resulted from a self-cross of *Hosta kikutii caput-avis*. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with medium green, heavily rippled margins, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a glaucous bloom on the underside.

In the Garden

'Hosta Red Neck Heaven' forms a mound 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade, as typical for blue-green hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials. Its medium size makes it appropriate for border fronts or woodland garden settings.

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 recommended for hosta-growing zones.