H. ‘X-rated’
Hosta ‘X-rated’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-6a (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2001, *Hosta* 'X-rated' is a sport of *Hosta* 'X-ray' distinguished by its narrow, lance-shaped leaves with pure white centers and medium green margins. This miniature cultivar forms a compact, mound-like specimen reaching 2 inches (5.1 cm) in height and 9 inches (22.9 cm) in diameter, with heavily rippled leaf margins and a twisted, wavy leaf blade.
In the Garden
'X-rated' is best suited for shaded or partially shaded locations in typical hosta-growing zones, where its white-centered foliage remains stable throughout the growing season without melting out. Its diminutive size makes it an excellent choice for trough gardens, rockeries, or the front of a shaded border, where it can be paired with other small-scale shade perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*. The plant's moderate growth rate and compact habit also suit container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'X-rated' may be browsed by deer and is susceptible to slug damage, particularly on the tender white leaf centers.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 0.63 in (1.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Leaf | pure white with .1in (0.3cm) wide, medium green; stable variegated, heavily rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately twisted and wavy |
| Flower scape height | 6–14 in (15.2–35.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | White center holds all summer; has not melted-out; very rippled petiole |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'X-ray' — H. ‘X-ray’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘X-rated’ as a parent:
- H. ‘PG-13’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-6a, miniature size):
- H. ‘Lakeside Fruit Loops’ (2001)
- H. ‘Cherish’ (2002)
- H. ‘Frosted Waves’ (2000)
- H. ‘Green with Envy’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lakeside Elfin Fire’ (2000)
- H. ‘Little Caesar’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6207