H. ‘Romaine’
Hosta ‘Romaine’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2011, *Hosta* 'Romaine' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, noted for its distinctive blue-green foliage that resembles a head of romaine lettuce in both texture and form. The leaves are broadly ovate with cordate bases, moderately corrugated, and feature dull upper surfaces with slightly shiny, glaucous undersides.
In the Garden
'Romaine' forms an upright clump reaching 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height and 33 inches (83.8 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast with its blue-green foliage. Its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Romaine' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor for these pests in moist conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 33 in (83.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny to glaucous bloom underneath; moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | comes looking like lettuce, textured like you could pick it for salad |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Bellevue’ (2013)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4736