H. ‘Rough and Ready’

Overview

Registered in 2004, *Hosta* 'Rough and Ready' is a giant cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'American Tisch Breeder' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its nearly round, deeply corrugated blue-green leaves with gold margins, which often exhibit unstable streaks of varying yellow shades, and for its notably heavy substance and white leaf backs.

In the Garden

Reaching approximately 24 inches (61 cm) in height and 31 inches (78.7 cm) in diameter, 'Rough and Ready' forms an upright clump with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical of most hostas, where its thick, corrugated foliage resists slug damage. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or accent plant in larger borders or woodland gardens.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While the heavy substance offers some resistance, monitor for slug activity in wet seasons; deer may browse young shoots.