H. ‘Rosedale Daisy Mae’
Hosta ‘Rosedale Daisy Mae’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 by Rosedale Gardens, this medium-sized hosta is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with streaked margins and a glaucous bloom on the undersides. The upright, moderate-growing plant reaches 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter, with leaves measuring 8 inches (20.3 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide, each bearing 11 vein pairs and a cordate base.
In the Garden
‘Rosedale Daisy Mae’ performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its upright habit makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens. At maturity, it forms a clump roughly 3 feet across, providing a substantial presence without overwhelming smaller companions. The blue-green foliage pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials, and the plant’s moderate growth rate allows for easy integration into mixed borders.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the foliage may be susceptible to damage in shaded, moist conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 27–39 in (68.6–99.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling
- Pollen parent: seedling
2 published registry records name Hosta ‘Rosedale Daisy Mae’ as a parent: 1 sport and 1 seedling.
Sports of H. ‘Rosedale Daisy Mae’ (1), by registration year
- H. ‘Li’l Abner’ (2003)
Seedlings of H. ‘Rosedale Daisy Mae’ (1), by registration year
- H. ‘Macarena’ (2012)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Dark Nebula’ (1999)
- H. ‘Electra’ (1999)
- H. ‘Eternal Father’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4760. How we check this data.