H. ‘Redneck Mardi Gras’

Overview

Registered in 2016, this small hosta cultivar of unknown parentage is distinguished by its lance-shaped green leaves with bright gold, slightly rippled margins, set against red-speckled petioles. The plant produces deep purple flowers on yellow scapes with red dots at the base, a color combination evoking Mardi Gras.

In the Garden

‘Redneck Mardi Gras’ forms a compact clump reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate due to its rhizomatous habit. It performs well in typical hosta-growing zones, tolerating poor soils where many cultivars struggle, and benefits from partial to full shade. Its small stature makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture, and it pairs effectively with ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry spells, especially in containers, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The plant shows typical hosta susceptibility to slugs and deer, though its small, wavy leaves may be less appealing to pests than larger-leaved cultivars.