H. ‘Rossing's Pride’
Hosta ‘Rossing's Pride’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6b (Medium) |
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.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | light green medium green, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 37 in (94.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Fortunei Hyacinthina' — H. ‘Fortunei Hyacinthina’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6b, medium size):
- H. ‘Revelations’ (1993)
- H. ‘Kit Kat’ (1994)
- H. ‘Regalia’ (1992)
- H. ‘Muted Moon’ (1995)
- H. ‘Carolina Moon’ (1997)
- H. ‘Allegan Gent’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4839