H. ‘Strawberry Ripple’
Hosta ‘Strawberry Ripple’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, *Hosta* 'Strawberry Ripple' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'Kuk's Concoction' as its pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its dark green leaves with unstable streaks of yellow and creamy white, combined with creamy white, slightly rippled margins.
In the Garden
'Strawberry Ripple' reaches a mature size of 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size and upright form suit it for border fronts, woodland gardens, or shaded containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.25 in (15.9 cm) |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately wavy and moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 24–27 in (61.0–68.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large, streaked, wavy dark green foliage lavender flowers |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Kuk's Concoction'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Don Quixote’ (2004)
- H. ‘Great White Way’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5416