H. ‘Rhapsody’
Hosta ‘Rhapsody’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | II-4b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek, Hosta 'Rhapsody' is a sport of Hosta 'Fortunei Stenantha Variegated'. This large cultivar is visually defined by its blue-green leaves with white margins, a thin glaucous bloom on the undersides, and deep veining.
In the Garden
'Rhapsody' reaches a mature diameter of 55 inches (139.7 cm) and a height of 24 inches (61.0 cm), forming a semi-upright to mounded habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the broad leaves are susceptible to damage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 55 in (139.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12.25 in (31.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.75 in (17.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | green with .25 to .5in (0.6 to 1.3cm) wide, white, slightly rippled margins; thin glaucous bloom underneath; deeply veined |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Fortunei Stenantha Variegated'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-4b, large size):
- H. ‘Lakeside Prophecy Fulfilled’ (2006)
- H. ‘Splendid Sarah’ (2005)
- H. ‘Flapjack’ (2009)
- H. ‘Flemish Angel’ (2009)
- H. ‘Foxfire Night Skye’ (2009)
- H. ‘Je me souviens’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4649. How we check this data.