H. ‘Reefed Sails’
Hosta ‘Reefed Sails’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1994, *Hosta* 'Reefed Sails' is a small-sized cultivar resulting from a cross between *H. 'Don Stevens'* (pod parent) and *H. 'Sea Octopus'* (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its dark green leaves with broad, creamy white, heavily rippled margins and a very shiny upper surface.
In the Garden
'Reefed Sails' forms a semi-upright clump reaching 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as edging. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with other small woodland perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or tiarellas. Its compact size also makes it a good candidate for container culture.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | dark green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, creamy white, heavy ripples margins; very shiny on top |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Don Stevens' — H. ‘Don Stevens’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Sea Octopus' — H. ‘Sea Octopus’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Zager's White Edge’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4615