H. ‘Run Around’
Hosta ‘Run Around’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Kuenster, AHS.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Kuenster, AHS |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by R. Kuenster, *Hosta* 'Run Around' is a small, mound-forming cultivar of unknown parentage. Its variegated leaves feature green margins with a slightly shiny upper surface, and the petioles are notably speckled with red.
In the Garden
'Run Around' reaches a mature diameter of 14.5 inches (36.8 cm) and a height of 10 inches (25.4 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It is suited to partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and performs well in the front of borders, rock gardens, or as a groundcover in small spaces. Its compact size and flowing leaf habit make it an appropriate choice for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitoring and protective measures are advisable where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14.5 in (36.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly twisted, lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 17–20 in (43.2–50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | flowing leaves with red speckled petioles |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4891