H. ‘Kathy's Clown’
Hosta ‘Kathy's Clown’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2008 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Undulata Erromena', 'Kathy's Clown' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its tricolored leaves: a yellow center with a dark green margin that features a light green inner edge. The broadly ovate, slightly rippled leaves exhibit light corrugation and some puckering, with a slightly shiny surface on both sides.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms an upright, moderate-growing clump reaching 25 inches (63.5 cm) in height and 21 inches (53.3 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical for hostas with light-centered foliage. With its medium stature and three-color leaf pattern, it serves as a useful accent in mixed shade borders or as a specimen in woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The cultivar is noted for better-than-average substance and is not prone to slug damage or melting out, though standard deer precautions are advisable in areas with high deer pressure.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | yellow with 1 to 1.5in (2.5 to 3.8cm) wide, dark green with light green inner edge, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy, lightly corrugated, some puckering |
| Flower scape height | 34–36 in (86.4–91.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large, semi upright, of 3 distinct colors. Better than average substance, not prone to slug damage or melting out. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. Undulata Erromena
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Vulcan’ (2007)
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
- H. ‘Broad Street’ (2012)
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
- H. ‘Proud Peacock’ (2016)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2977