H. ‘Rossing's Pride’

Overview

Registered in 1993 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Fortunei Hyacinthina', 'Rossing's Pride' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its variegated foliage. The leaves are light green with medium green, slightly rippled margins, measuring 8 inches (20.3 cm) long and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, with a rounded base and nine pairs of veins.

In the Garden

This hosta forms a mounded clump reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 26 inches (66.0 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its subtle variegation pairs well with ferns, *Heuchera*, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The plant produces scapes up to 37 inches (94.0 cm) tall, though flower details are not recorded.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and take protective measures as needed.