H. ‘Rosedale Pickles’

Overview

Registered in 1999, Hosta 'Rosedale Pickles' is a large, upright cultivar resulting from a cross between H. 'Galaxy' (pod parent) and H. 'Elegans' (pollen parent). It is visually distinguished by its medium blue-green leaves with flat margins, a dull upper surface, and a glaucous bloom on the undersides, combined with cordate leaf bases and 15 pairs of veins.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a substantial clump reaching approximately 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height, with a slow growth rate. It is best suited to partial to full shade, as typical for blue-green hostas, where its leaf color remains truest. Its large size makes it appropriate for mid-border or as a specimen in woodland gardens; it pairs well with ferns, Heuchera, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Due to its size, it is not recommended for small containers.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate deterrents may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.