H. ‘Retread’
Hosta ‘Retread’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-8 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, *Hosta* 'Retread' is a small hybrid derived from *H. undulata*, distinguished by its green leaves with white margins and dull upper surface. The cultivar forms a compact, low mound reaching 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with leaves measuring 6 inches (15.2 cm) long and 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide, bearing 3 to 5 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Retread' is suited for partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its small size makes it appropriate for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. The moderate growth rate and compact mound form allow it to serve as an edging plant or ground cover in shaded areas, pairing well with ferns, heucheras, or other small shade perennials. Its white-margined foliage provides subtle contrast against darker-leaved companions.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Retread' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | dull on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 14–18 in (35.6–45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Undulata' — H. ‘Undulata’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-8, small size):
- H. ‘Kiwi Full Monty’ (2000)
- H. ‘Kiwi Tease’ (2000)
- H. ‘Outer Limits’ (2000)
- H. ‘Outhouse Delight’ (1998)
- H. ‘Hanky Panky’ (2004)
- H. ‘Partridge Gold’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4643