H. ‘Red Neck Heaven’
Hosta ‘Red Neck Heaven’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
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.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | meduim green heavy ripples margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. kikutii caput-avis
- Pollen parent: H. kikutii caput-avis
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Red Neck Heaven’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Birthday Cake’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Deliverance’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Electrocution’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Old Black Magic’ (1999)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4600