H. ‘Ruffled Petticoats’
Hosta ‘Ruffled Petticoats’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1998, *Hosta* 'Ruffled Petticoats' is a giant hybrid derived from *Hosta* 'Green Piecrust'. The cultivar is visually distinctive for its very large, heavily rippled leaves with medium green margins and a dull upper surface contrasting with a very shiny underside, borne on upright scapes that reach 38 to 40 inches (96.5 to 101.6 cm) in height.
In the Garden
This giant hosta forms a substantial clump 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter and 20 inches (50.8 cm) tall, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its upright habit makes it suitable for mid-border or as a specimen plant in larger gardens. The bold, textured foliage pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast in leaf form.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage, and deer will browse the leaves if accessible.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | medium green heavy ripples margins; dull on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 38–40 in (96.5–101.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Green Piecrust' — H. ‘Green Piecrust’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘Green Dragonet’ (1999)
- H. ‘Centennial’ (1996)
- H. ‘Irish Hills’ (1996)
- H. ‘Elata’ (2002)
- H. ‘King James’ (1992)
- H. ‘Komodo Dragon’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4884