H. ‘Clayton Burkey’
Hosta ‘Clayton Burkey’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by C. Burkey.
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Originator | C. Burkey |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 by C. Burkey, this large hosta cultivar is distinguished by its intensely blue-green, deeply corrugated leaves that are moderately cupped with slightly rippled margins. The upright, mounding habit and heavy substance of the foliage give the plant a bold, architectural presence in the garden.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Clayton Burkey' reaches a mature spread of 35 inches (88.9 cm) and a height of 24 inches (61.0 cm), with an upright growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green coloration is most pronounced. The substantial leaves pair well with finer-textured shade perennials such as ferns or astilbes, and the plant's moderate growth rate makes it suitable for mixed borders or as a specimen in woodland settings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended for hostas in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 17 |
| Leaf | intensely blue-green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very dull underneath; moderately cupped, lightly wavy, deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 26–29 in (66.0–73.7 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | darker blue-green |
| Notable characteristics | intense blue-green, cupping and puckering, upright habit |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1076