H. ‘Rix Pix’
Hosta ‘Rix Pix’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Goodenough & M. Gilligan.
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Originator | R. Goodenough & M. Gilligan |
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2015 by R. Goodenough and M. Gilligan, *Hosta* 'Rix Pix' is a medium-sized cultivar resulting from a cross between *Hosta* 'Designer Genes' and *Hosta* 'Mr Jack'. It is visually distinctive for its low, mound-like habit and green leaves with flat yellow margins, combined with reddish lower petioles and stems.
In the Garden
'Rix Pix' reaches approximately 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter and only 4 inches (10.2 cm) in height, with a slow growth rate. Its low, spreading form makes it suitable for the front of shaded borders, rock gardens, or as a groundcover beneath deciduous trees. The reddish scapes and petiole bases provide subtle color contrast against the green-and-gold foliage. It performs best in typical hosta-growing zones with partial to full shade.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protection from deer and slugs may be necessary in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12.5 in (31.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | yellow flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; relatively flat overall. |
| Flower scape height | 8–10 in (20.3–25.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | low growing and out-spread habit with petioles and stems that are reddish on the lower halves. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Designer Genes' — H. ‘Designer Genes’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Mr Jack'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Cup of Joy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4705