H. ‘Rosedale Misty Pathways’
Hosta ‘Rosedale Misty Pathways’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, 'Rosedale Misty Pathways' is a medium-sized hosta of unknown breeder, derived from the cross of seedlings 'RD-93' and 'RD-80'. Its most distinctive feature is the combination of dark green leaf centers with broad, golden yellow margins that extend approximately 2 inches (5.1 cm) inward from the leaf edge.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature size typical of medium hostas, with individual leaves measuring 8 inches (20.3 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the gold margins maintain their brightest coloration without scorching. The broad, two-tone leaves provide strong contrast when paired with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or astilbes.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Rosedale Misty Pathways' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'RD-93'
- Pollen parent: H. 'RD-80'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Alex’ (2008)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4805