H. ‘Rosedale Blend Master’
Hosta ‘Rosedale Blend Master’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2000 by Rosedale Gardens, this medium-sized hosta is a cross between *H.* 'RD-BS' and *H.* '721'. It is visually distinctive for its variegated foliage, with leaves that display streaked margins in a blend of colors.
In the Garden
'Hosta Rosedale Blend Master' reaches a mature size of approximately 12 to 18 inches in height and 24 to 30 inches in spread, suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in part-shade to shade gardens. Its medium size and variegated leaves pair well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. It is not suited for container culture due to its medium stature.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas, in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'RD-BS'
- Pollen parent: H. '721'
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Rosedale Blend Master’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Circular Saw’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘All Jazzed Up’ (2000)
- H. ‘American Beauty’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4751