H. ‘Clambake’
Hosta ‘Clambake’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, 'Clambake' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar of unknown parentage, with *Hosta hypoleuca* as its pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green foliage with heavily rippled, light green margins and a glaucous bloom on the leaf undersides.
In the Garden
'Clambake' forms a dense, mounding clump reaching 24 inches (61 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts or woodland garden settings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Clambake' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | light green heavy ripples margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 14–18 in (35.6–45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. hypoleuca
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Old Black Magic’ (1999)
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1068