H. ‘Reddish Dot’
Hosta ‘Reddish Dot’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2016, Hosta 'Reddish Dot' is a small, fast-growing cultivar derived from a cross between H. 'Patrician' and H. plantaginea. It is visually distinctive for its reddish purple speckled petioles, erect scapes bearing reddish dots, and deep purple flowers that appear in late summer.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching approximately 33.5 inches (85.1 cm) in diameter and 16.5 inches (41.9 cm) in height. Its leaves are ovate with a tapered base, green (143A) with slightly rippled margins, and moderately wavy overall; each leaf measures about 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) wide, with 6 to 7 vein pairs and a slightly shiny surface on both sides. As a small hosta, it is well suited for front-of-border positions, rock gardens, or container culture, and pairs readily with other shade-tolerant perennials in typical hosta-growing zones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16.5 in (41.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 33.5 in (85.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | green (143A) slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately wavy overall. |
| Flower scape height | 24–47 in (61.0–119.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Reddish purple speckled petioles surround erect scapes with reddish dots. Deep purple flowers in late summer. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Patrician' — H. ‘Patrician’
- Pollen parent: H. plantaginea
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4610. How we check this data.