H. ‘Rippled Honey’

Hosta ‘Rippled Honey’ is a registered cultivar (2005) , originated by P. & J. Ruh.

Year registered	2005
Registrant	P. & J. Ruh
Section class	IV-1 (Small)

Overview

Registered in 2005 by P. & J. Ruh, *Hosta* 'Rippled Honey' is a small-sized variegated cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its light green leaves with heavily rippled margins, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a very shiny underside, which together create a textured, dense mound.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a compact, upright mound reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 31 inches (78.7 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with other shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras. Its small size makes it appropriate for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.

Size and leaf

Clump height	18 in (45.7 cm)
Clump width	31 in (78.7 cm)
Leaf length	5.25 in (13.3 cm)
Leaf width	2.5 in (6.4 cm)
Vein pairs	6
Leaf	light green heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; moderately cupped, lightly twisted, lightly folded, densely wavy, flat
Flower scape height	28–34 in (71.1–86.4 cm)
Notable characteristics	dense mound

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Rippled Honey’ as a parent:

H. ‘Tea at Bettys’ (sport)

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #4689