H. ‘Surfer Dude’
Hosta ‘Surfer Dude’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2007, 'Surfer Dude' is a hybrid between Hosta rupifraga (pod parent) and Hosta plantaginea (pollen parent). This medium-sized cultivar is distinguished by its intensely wavy, heavily rippled leaves with serrated margins, a glossy blue-green upper surface, and a glaucous bloom beneath.
In the Garden
'Surfer Dude' forms an upright, fast-growing clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter. Its thick, elliptic leaves with rounded bases and 9 to 10 vein pairs measure 10 inches (25.4 cm) long by 6.25 inches (15.9 cm) wide. The plant produces lax scapes 28 to 30 inches (71.1 to 76.2 cm) tall. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial size makes it unsuitable for containers.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, particularly during establishment. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick leaves provide moderate resistance to slugs, though standard preventative measures may still be warranted in damp conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.25 in (15.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | medium green heavily rippled and serrated margins; very shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; intensely wavy |
| Flower scape height | 28–30 in (71.1–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | lax scapes, very thick |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. rupifraga
- Pollen parent: H. plantaginea
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5552. How we check this data.