H. ‘Roxsanne’

Hosta 'Roxsanne'
Illustration: The Hosta Farm Editorial Team.

Hosta ‘Roxsanne’ is a registered cultivar () .

Year registered2005
Section classIII-8(1-3) (Medium)

Overview

Registered in 2005 as a sport of an unidentified parent, *Hosta* 'Roxsanne' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with gold margins. The ovate leaves, measuring 7.9 inches long and 5.9 inches wide, feature greenish yellow, slightly rippled margins and a slightly shiny, glaucous bloom on the undersides, with nine pairs of veins.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms an upright clump reaching 19.5 inches in height and 23.5 inches in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is noted as sun resistant, making it suitable for brighter positions than many hostas, though it performs best in typical hosta-growing zones with partial shade. The light green to dark green scapes rise to 31.5 inches, bearing flowers typical of the genus. It pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.

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 may be susceptible to slug and deer damage, though its thicker leaves offer some resistance.

Size and leaf

Clump height19.5 in (49.5 cm)
Clump width23.5 in (59.7 cm)
Leaf length7.9 in (20.1 cm)
Leaf width5.9 in (15 cm)
Vein pairs9
Leafgreenish yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny, glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy
Flower scape height31.5 in (80.0 cm)
Seasonal colour changelight green changing to yellow leaves
Notable characteristicssun resistant
Plant patentPBR10600 QZ

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-8(1-3), medium size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #4473