H. ‘Virginia Reel’
Hosta ‘Virginia Reel’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2014, *Hosta* 'Virginia Reel' is a small, mound-forming cultivar resulting from a cross between *H. 'Crepe Suzette'* and *H. 'Riptide'*. Its most distinctive feature is a low, pinwheel-like rosette of lance-shaped, blue-green leaves edged with pale yellow margins, the foliage further characterized by a glaucous bloom on both surfaces.
In the Garden
'Virginia Reel' reaches a mature diameter of 18 inches (45.7 cm) and a height of 9 inches (22.9 cm), forming a compact, moderate-growing mound. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its small stature makes it well-suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants that provide contrasting textures or colors, such as ferns or small-leaved perennials, complement its variegated foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor foliage regularly and employ control measures if needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.25 in (10.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.75 in (4.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | dark green with .25 to .625in (0.6 to 1.6cm) wide, pale yellow, flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 14–17 in (35.6–43.2 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | margin starts greenish yellow and goes to pale yellow with small persistent variegated bracts |
| Notable characteristics | forms low pinwheel like mound of variegated lance shaped foliage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Crepe Suzette' — H. ‘Crepe Suzette’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Riptide' — H. ‘Riptide’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘Angel from Montgomery’ (2014)
- H. ‘Flash Forward’ (2014)
- H. ‘Gwendlyn’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6014