H. ‘Clovelly’
Hosta ‘Clovelly’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
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.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | medium green heavily rippled margins; corrugated |
| Notable characteristics | extremely deep piecrusted edge and corrugated leaf surface |
| Plant patent | PP20,612 |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Split Decision'
- Pollen parent: H. 'Split Decision'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Ben’ (2015)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1093