Silk Kimono

Hosta "Silk Kimono" review

Hosta 'Silk Kimono' (Gowen/Hansen/Benedict 99). A Hosta 'Dorothy Benedict' x Hosta montana hybrid. Upright 18" high plant with medium green and silky grayish green center with .75 wide, creamy white rippled edged leaves. Went for really big bucks at the 2000 National Convention auction. I first saw this stunning hosta at the garden of Minnesota's Hideko Gowen, and immediately knew I wanted to grow and offer it. This hybrid of the giant Hosta montana x Hosta 'Dorothy Benedict' makes as 5' wide rapidly growing clump. The long wavy grey-green leaves are each bordered with a wide creamy edge. In early summer the clumps are topped with 3' tall scapes of light lavender flowers. This was one of the star plants at the 2000 American Hosta Convention in Minnesota!

Hosta "Silk Kimono" information:

Size Category large
Hosta height x width 65x150 cm (26x59 in.) inches
Leaf length x width 33x23 cm (13x9 in.) inches
Vein pairs 12-13
Leaf color
Variegation edge
Leaf type good, rippled edge, very wavy
Petiole good, rippled edge, very wavy
Scape
Scape height 100 cm (39 in.)
Flower pale lavender
Fragrant
Flower length
Flowering period July - August
Fertile yes
Pod
Ploidy
Patents
Sports 'Silk Road' sport/gc
Progeny