H. ‘Valley's Ratatouille’
Hosta ‘Valley's Ratatouille’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2015, this medium-sized cultivar resulted from a streaked sport of *Hosta* 'Fragrant Blue' crossed with *H. pycnophylla*. 'Valley's Ratatouille' is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with white margins, a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, and a chalky, streaked appearance on the leaf blade.
In the Garden
'Valley's Ratatouille' forms an upright clump reaching approximately 12 inches (30 cm) in height and 16 inches (40 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or shaded containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. This cultivar shows typical hosta resistance to deer and slugs, though monitoring is advisable in areas with high pest pressure.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11.75 in (29.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15.75 in (40 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.875 in (20 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.75 in (17.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | streaked blue and white flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 19.75–27.5 in (50.2–69.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | good breeder with chalky medium-sized blue-streaked leaves with white backs |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Streaked sport of H. 'Fragrant Blue' — H. ‘Fragrant Blue’
- Pollen parent: H. pycnophylla
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Bella Noche’ (2015)
- H. ‘Blue Magoo’ (2015)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5954