H. ‘Rocket City’
Hosta ‘Rocket City’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2014, *Hosta* 'Rocket City' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage distinguished by its upright, narrowly lance-shaped green leaves with flat yellow margins and a pronounced folded, deeply cupped form. The cultivar's most notable feature is its tall, yellow scapes (24 to 48 inches / 61.0 to 121.9 cm) that emerge from the clump like vertical rockets, contrasting with the compact, 10-inch-high (25.4 cm) foliage mound.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 24 inches (61.0 cm) and a height of 10 inches (25.4 cm), 'Rocket City' is suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings where its upright habit and fast growth rate can be appreciated. It performs best in partial to full shade with consistent moisture, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or small shade perennials that complement its compact stature. The narrow, folded leaves and tight clump form make it an effective edging plant or accent in small garden spaces.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, especially during dry periods; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slug and deer resistance is not specified, the deeply cupped, corrugated leaves may offer moderate tolerance, though standard protective measures are advisable in high-pressure areas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | yellow flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull to slightly gaucous bllom underneath; deeply cupped, lightly twisted, deeply folded, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated, light flat |
| Flower scape height | 24–48 in (61.0–121.9 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | late season change from yellow to yellowish white |
| Notable characteristics | tight yellow with upright leaves, narrow and folded, with bloom scapes like rockets erupting from the clump |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4724