H. ‘Bob Koffler’
Hosta ‘Bob Koffler’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, Hosta 'Bob Koffler' is a small-sized cultivar derived from Hosta 'Fascination' as the pod parent and an unnamed seedling as the pollen parent. The plant is visually distinctive for its green leaves with white margins and variable greenish-yellow, greenish-white, or creamy white streaking, a pattern that remains consistent throughout the growing season.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms an open, mound-like clump reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 21 inches (53.3 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, and its small size makes it appropriate for container cultivation or front-of-border placement. Companion plants might include ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials that share similar light and moisture requirements.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release formula. The plant is noted for insect resistance, though standard slug and deer precautions are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | greenish-yellow, greenish-white, creamy white streaking flat to slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly twisted |
| Flower scape height | 12–14 in (30.5–35.6 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | Bronze gold color in September |
| Notable characteristics | leaf color consistent during growing season, insect resistant, open mound |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Fascination' — H. ‘Fascination’
- Pollen parent: seedling
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Academy Grass Clippings’ (2005)
- H. ‘Cutie Pie’ (2005)
- H. ‘Dorset Glenn’ (2005)
- H. ‘Ginsu Knife Supreme’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #718. How we check this data.