H. ‘Roller Coaster Ride’
Hosta ‘Roller Coaster Ride’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Ray of Hope', 'Roller Coaster Ride' is a small-sized cultivar derived from the species *H. laevigata*. It is visually distinctive for its lance-shaped, medium green leaves with heavily rippled, creamy white margins that measure approximately 0.1 inch (0.3 cm) wide.
In the Garden
'Roller Coaster Ride' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and is well suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation due to its small stature. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials complement its tidy habit.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate protective measures may be necessary in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | medium green with .1in (0.3cm) wide, creamy white, heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 36–38 in (91.4–96.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | white margined sport of the species H. laevigata |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Ray of Hope' — H. ‘Ray of Hope’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4735