Hosta 'Ripple Effect' is an extraordinary and highly distinctive hosta discovered by Mrs. Amy Bergeron at the American nursery Walters Gardens among plants of the famous ‘June’ group. This exceptional cultivar is widely admired for its dramatically curled foliage, outstanding leaf substance and uniquely dynamic appearance.

The narrow leaves emerge in luminous light yellow tones during spring before gradually developing greener shades throughout summer, while the darker green margins create a striking contrast and emphasise the elegant rippled leaf form. The intensely twisted foliage gives ‘Ripple Effect’ an almost sculptural quality rarely seen among hostas.

Considered one of the most remarkable cultivars derived from ‘June’, Hosta ‘Ripple Effect’ is a truly phenomenal collector’s plant with exceptional ornamental character for shaded gardens and sophisticated container displays.

Plant details:

• Plant size: Small
• Spacing (H × W): 20 × 35 cm
• Leaf size: approx. 15 × 5 cm
• Grow in light shade to full shade, avoid strong direct afternoon sun
• Filtered sunlight best for variegated varieties to maintain colour contrast
• Green & blue hostas: most shade-tolerant
• Yellow varieties: more sun-tolerant
• Direct sun can cause leaf burn and colour fading (especially white/blue types)
• Prefer moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil
• Water thoroughly after planting
• Regular watering needed during first 1–2 growing seasons
• Avoid long periods of dry soil (even drought-tolerant types)
• Slow-growing: takes 2–5 years to reach full size
• Requires sufficient spacing due to mature size
• Generally hardy and low maintenance
• Main pests: slugs, snails, and sometimes deer