H. ‘Rosedale Lost Dutchman’

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Hosta ‘Rosedale Lost Dutchman’ is a registered cultivar () .

Year registered1999
Section classIII-3 (Medium)

Overview

Registered in 1999, 'Rosedale Lost Dutchman' is a medium-sized hosta of selfed parentage from the cross RD-BS-1. Its leaves are green with golden yellow margins, a color pattern that distinguishes it within the Rosedale series.

In the Garden

This cultivar reaches a mature size typical of medium hostas, with leaves measuring 7 inches (17.8 cm) in length and 6 inches (15.2 cm) in width. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the gold margins remain most vivid, though it tolerates some morning sun in cooler climates. Companion plantings of ferns, heucheras, or shade-tolerant grasses complement its rounded leaf form.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.

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Size and leaf

Leaf length7 in (17.8 cm)
Leaf width6 in (15.2 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

  • Pod parent: H. 'RD-BS-1'
  • Pollen parent: H. 'RD-BS-1'

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Rosedale Lost Dutchman’ as a parent:

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #4800. How we check this data.