H. ‘Richland Royal Purple’
Hosta ‘Richland Royal Purple’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Richland Royal Prince', 'Richland Royal Purple' is a medium-sized variegated cultivar distinguished by its green leaf margins combined with a dull upper surface and very shiny underside. The leaves measure 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) wide, with eight pairs of veins and a tapered base.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching 21 inches (53.3 cm) in height and 38 inches (96.5 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the green margins remain stable, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The green scapes, rising 30 to 32 inches (76.2 to 81.3 cm) tall, carry the flowers above the foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and use appropriate controls in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | dull on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 30–32 in (76.2–81.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Richland Royal Prince'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Old Black Magic’ (1999)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4671