H. ‘Rising Tide’
Hosta ‘Rising Tide’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Walters Gardens, Inc..
| Year registered | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Walters Gardens, Inc. |
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1984 by Walters Gardens, Inc., *Hosta* 'Rising Tide' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from a hybrid of *H. 'Helen Doriot'*. It is visually distinctive for its dark pruinose blue-green leaves with creamy white to chartreuse margins, a combination that provides strong contrast throughout the growing season.
In the Garden
'Rising Tide' reaches a mature spread of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 20 inches (50.8 cm), making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its broad, prominently veined leaves (10 inches long, 6 inches wide, with 12 vein pairs) pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The scape rises to 26 inches (66.0 cm), bearing lavender flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Rising Tide' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Flower scape height | 26 in (66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Helen Doriot' — H. ‘Helen Doriot’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Sugar and Cream’ (1984)
- H. ‘Francee’ (1986)
- H. ‘So Sweet’ (1986)
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
- H. ‘Aristocrat’ (1997)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4472