H. ‘Ruffian’
Hosta ‘Ruffian’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
*Hosta* 'Ruffian', registered in 2009, is a sport of *Hosta* 'Ruffled Feathers'. This small, mound-forming cultivar is visually distinctive for its heavily rippled, dark green leaf margins that contrast with a lighter, often streaky or edged interior, and for its red-tinted scapes bearing pale lavender flowers.
In the Garden
'Huffian' reaches a mature height of 16 inches (40.6 cm) and a spread of 35 inches (88.9 cm), forming a neat, mounded clump. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones. Its compact size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials complement its textured foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | dark green heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped, lightly folded, deeply wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | micely mounded with very wavy green leaves. Red tinged scapes with beautiful pale lavender flowers starting the beginning of July. May have streaky or edged leaves. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Ruffled Feathers'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4881