H. ‘Rosedale Shady Lady’
Hosta ‘Rosedale Shady Lady’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, this medium-sized hosta cultivar originated from a cross between *H.* 'Galaxy' (pod parent) and *H.* 'Fragrant Bouquet' (pollen parent). Its most distinctive feature is the dark green leaf surface streaked with golden yellow margins, producing a variegated pattern that is both irregular and eye-catching.
In the Garden
'Rosedale Shady Lady' reaches a mature size of approximately 7 inches (17.8 cm) in leaf length and 5 inches (12.7 cm) in width, forming a clump of medium proportions. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins remain most vivid, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its compact habit makes it suitable for border fronts or shaded rock gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Galaxy' — H. ‘Galaxy’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Fragrant Bouquet' — H. ‘Fragrant Bouquet’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Rosedale Shady Lady’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Chimney Rock’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Cosmic Lady’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Jerry's Jest’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Midnight Mistress’ (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 #4824