H. ‘Cloudburst’

Overview

Registered in 2006 by D. Beilstein and M. Zilis, Hosta 'Cloudburst' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from Hosta 'Glory' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its deeply cupped, twisted, and heavily corrugated blue-green leaves, which exhibit a glaucous bloom on both surfaces early in the season, and for its notably unruly, sprawling mound habit.

In the Garden

'Cloudburst' forms a mound approximately 33 inches (84 cm) in diameter and 10 inches (25 cm) tall, with a moderate growth rate. Its thick, textured leaves and blue-green coloration make it suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. The plant pairs well with finer-textured shade perennials such as ferns or Heuchera, which contrast with its bold, corrugated foliage. Its medium size and unruly form are less suited to small containers but work effectively as a specimen or in mixed shade borders.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring as growth emerges; minimal slug and deer resistance is typical for blue-green hostas, so monitoring may be required.