H. ‘Kaitlyn’
Hosta ‘Kaitlyn’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1998, 'Kaitlyn' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar derived from a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Pin Stripe Sister'. It is visually distinctive for its medium green leaves with creamy white, slightly rippled margins, a cordate leaf base, and upright growth habit.
In the Garden
'Kaitlyn' reaches a mature diameter of 27 inches (68.6 cm) and a height of 12 inches (30.5 cm), with scapes rising 21 to 23 inches (53.3 to 58.4 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade and is suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen plant. Its moderate growth rate and upright form make it compatible with other shade perennials such as ferns, heucheras, and astilbes.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Kaitlyn' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; take appropriate protective measures in areas where these pests are prevalent. It is hardy in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | medium green with .75in (1.9cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 21–23 in (53.3–58.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Pin Stripe Sister' — H. ‘Pin Stripe Sister’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Aristocrat’ (1997)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2964