H. ‘Regal Ruffles’
Hosta ‘Regal Ruffles’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Minks.
| Year registered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | E. Minks |
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1980 by E. Minks, this large hosta cultivar resulted from a cross between *Hosta* 'Ruffles' (pod parent) and *Hosta* 'Elegans' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its gray-green leaves with undulating margins, a trait inherited from its parentage, and its substantial size.
In the Garden
'Regal Ruffles' forms a clump 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 24 inches (61.0 cm) tall, making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large, textured leaves provide contrast against finer-textured groundcovers.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry spells. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | gray green undulations margins |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Ruffles' — H. ‘Ruffles’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Elegans'
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Regal Ruffles’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Babbling Brook’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Mesa Fringe’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Colossal’ (1977)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4624