H. ‘Curmudgeon’

Overview

Registered in 2010 by an unknown hybridizer, 'Curmudgeon' is a large hosta cultivar distinguished by its intensely corrugated, nearly round blue-green leaves with a glaucous bloom on the undersides. The leaves are dull on the upper surface and feature medium green flat margins, with 11 vein pairs and a cordate base.

In the Garden

'Curmudgeon' forms a mound-like clump reaching 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its corrugated foliage provides textural contrast. The large size makes it effective as a specimen plant or in mass plantings, pairing well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While hostas are generally susceptible to slugs and deer, the heavily corrugated leaves of 'Curmudgeon' may offer some resistance to slug damage.