H. ‘Regal Rumor’
Hosta ‘Regal Rumor’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2003 by an unknown breeder, 'Regal Rumor' is a medium-sized hosta notable for its unstable leaf variegation, which produces streaks of pale yellow and creamy white against a medium green ground. The white-margined, ovate leaves are lightly corrugated with slightly rippled edges, and the plant exhibits a mound-like growth habit.
In the Garden
'Regal Rumor' forms a dense mound 24 inches (61 cm) tall and 41 inches (104 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its medium green foliage with white margins pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The plant's streaked variegation adds visual interest to woodland gardens or shaded foundation plantings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended, as hostas are susceptible to both pests.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 41 in (104.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.25 in (21 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium green with unstable streaks of pale yellow and creamy white slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; f underneath; lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 20–36 in (50.8–91.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | creamy white streaks become more prominent |
| Notable characteristics | streaked breeder with color change in streaks |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Blue Mist’ (2003)
- H. ‘Crossroads Hurricane’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4625