H. ‘Valley's Roadrunner’

Overview

Registered in 2010, *Hosta* 'Valley's Roadrunner' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its intensely flat, lance-shaped blue-green leaves with white undersides and purple petioles. The leaves measure 6.3 inches (16.0 cm) long and 2.8 inches (7.1 cm) wide, with eight vein pairs, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a dull underside; the scape reaches 17.7 inches (45.0 cm) and bears green flowers.

In the Garden

'Valley's Roadrunner' forms an upright, fast-growing clump 15.7 inches (39.9 cm) tall and 13.8 inches (35.1 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with small ferns, heucheras, or other compact shade perennials. Its small stature and rapid growth rate allow it to fill gaps quickly without overwhelming neighboring plants.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.