H. ‘Regal Rhubarb’

Hosta ‘Regal Rhubarb’ is a registered cultivar (1983) , originated by V. Sellers.

Year registered	1983
Registrant	V. Sellers
Section class	IV-1 (Small)

Overview

Registered in 1983 by V. Sellers, this small hosta cultivar is distinguished by its upright, open habit and variegated foliage with deep green margins. The parentage is unknown, but the plant's compact dimensions and leaf coloration make it a distinctive addition to collections of variegated hostas.

In the Garden

'Regal Rhubarb' reaches a mature spread of 24 inches (61.0 cm) and a height of 30 inches (76.2 cm), with leaves measuring 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide. Its upright, open form suits it for placement in partial to full shade, where its variegated leaves provide contrast against darker green or blue-leaved hostas, ferns, or heucheras. The small size makes it appropriate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.

Size and leaf

Clump height	30 in (76.2 cm)
Clump width	24 in (61 cm)
Leaf length	7 in (17.8 cm)
Leaf width	4 in (10.2 cm)
Flower scape height	60 in (152.4 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Regal Rhubarb’ as a parent:

H. ‘Bill Modrak’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Harry Torbert’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘John Arva’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Old Faithful’ (seedling (pollen parent))
H. ‘Royal Rhubarb’ (seedling (pod parent))

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #4623