H. ‘Clovelly’

Overview

Registered in 2005 as a selfed seedling of *Hosta* 'Split Decision', 'Clovelly' is a large, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its heavily corrugated, broadly ovate leaves with medium green, heavily rippled margins and an extremely deep piecrusted edge. The leaf surface is notably corrugated, and the variegation pattern is consistent with its parentage.

In the Garden

'Clovelly' forms a dense mound 18 inches (45.7 cm) tall and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border placement or as a specimen in partial to full shade. Its large, textured leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast in leaf form. The cultivar's substantial size and corrugated foliage provide visual interest even when not in flower.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the textured leaf surface can harbor moisture that attracts slugs.