H. ‘Clambake’

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.