H. ‘Ann Kulpa’
Hosta ‘Ann Kulpa’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, Hosta 'Ann Kulpa' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from a hybrid of H. 'Pin Stripe Sister'. Its most distinctive feature is the creamy white leaf center bordered by a wide, dark green, slightly rippled margin, creating a strong variegation pattern.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shade gardens. The creamy white scapes, reaching 24 to 30 inches (61.0 to 76.2 cm) in height, provide vertical interest above the foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Ann Kulpa' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor accordingly in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | creamy white with 2.5in (6.4cm) wide, dark green, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24–30 in (61.0–76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Pin Stripe Sister' — H. ‘Pin Stripe Sister’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
- H. ‘Proud Peacock’ (2016)
- H. ‘Abiqua Hallucination’ (1999)
- H. ‘American Masterpiece’ (1999)
- H. ‘Captain Kirk’ (1999)
- H. ‘Center of Attention’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #282. How we check this data.