H. ‘Redneck Mardi Gras’
Hosta ‘Redneck Mardi Gras’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
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.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | yellow slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly folded and wavy overall. |
| Flower scape height | 20–24 in (50.8–61.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | red speckles on the petioles become more intense as season progresses. |
| Notable characteristics | Grows well in poor soils, rhizomatous. Bright yellow leaves on red-speckled petioles with deep purple flowers; colors of Mardi Gras. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Buffalo Amber Waves’ (2016)
- H. ‘Carol Marie’ (2016)
- H. ‘Carolina Keepsake’ (2016)
- H. ‘First Kiss’ (2016)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4613. How we check this data.