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HostaRocky Road

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Bob Savory 1988

Origin'Fortunei' hybrid

Size categorymedium

Plant height x width 

Leaf length x width19x18 cm (7x7 in.)

Vein pairs9

Leaf colordark green

Variegation 

Leafvery corrugated, cupped, shiny

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height70 cm (28 in.)

Flowermauve

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJune - July

Fertilelimited/difficult

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

Info'Rocky Road' is a chillin' hybrid out of H. 'Fortunei'. The foliage is very heavily corrugated, cupped, shiny, and dark green with icicle-like tips. Pale purple flowers bloom in July. It becomes a large scoop...er, mound 22 in. tall but can surpass this measurement if provided with fertile soil and plenty of water.

Sports

Progeny'Country Road' seedling