H. ‘Kayak’
Hosta ‘Kayak’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Ruh |
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 by P. Ruh, *Hosta* 'Kayak' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its heavily rippled, blue-green leaves with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The leaf margins are notably undulate, and the plant produces blue-green scapes that rise above the foliage.
In the Garden
'Kayak' reaches a mature diameter of 19 inches (48.3 cm) and a height of 16 inches (40.6 cm), forming a compact, dense mound. It is suitable for partial to full shade, as typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other small shade perennials. Its small size makes it an excellent candidate for containers, rock gardens, or the front of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Kayak' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.13 in (8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | blue green heavy ripples margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Pewterware’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue Lady’ (1998)
- H. ‘Venetian Blue’ (2003)
- H. ‘Mr Blue’ (2005)
- H. ‘Miss Linda Smith’ (2006)
- H. ‘Pacific Blue Edger’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2980