H. ‘Clap Your Hands’

Overview

Registered in 2012, *Hosta* 'Clap Your Hands' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'Heart's Content' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its nearly round, blue-green leaves with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and moderate corrugation, set off by flat margins.

In the Garden

'Clap Your Hands' forms an upright, moderate-growing clump reaching 24 inches (61 cm) in height and 33 inches (83.8 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its blue-green foliage pairs well with golden or chartreuse-leaved companions such as *H.* 'Sum and Substance' or ferns. The plant's medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, especially in warmer climates, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. Like many hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor accordingly.