H. ‘Ron Damant’
Hosta ‘Ron Damant’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, this medium-sized sport of *Hosta* 'Fortunei Hyacinthina' is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with greenish-yellow to pale yellow margins. The broadly ovate, moderately flat leaves measure 8.7 inches (22.1 cm) long by 6.3 inches (16.0 cm) wide, with 21 to 25 vein pairs and a dull upper surface bearing a glaucous bloom underneath.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Ron Damant' forms a mound-like clump reaching 17.7 inches (45.0 cm) in height and 43.5 inches (110.5 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf centers and yellow margins maintain their contrast. The scapes, 27.5 to 37.5 inches (69.9 to 95.3 cm) tall, bear glaucous medium green stems. This cultivar pairs well with ferns and shade-tolerant perennials in woodland borders or shaded beds; its medium size suits mixed perennial plantings but not small containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17.7 in (45 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 43.5 in (110.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.7 in (22.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.3 in (16 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 25 |
| Leaf | medium blue green with .2 to 1.6in (0.5 to 4.1cm) wide, greenish yellow to pale yellow, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 27.5–37.5 in (69.9–95.3 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | leaf margin becomes more yellow as season progresses |
| Notable characteristics | variegation and color |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Fortunei Hyacinthina' — H. ‘Fortunei Hyacinthina’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Alex’ (2008)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4737