H. ‘Kayla Marie’
Hosta ‘Kayla Marie’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2012, *Hosta* 'Kayla Marie' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. Its distinctive appearance derives from green leaves with white margins that are variably streaked with white, combined with red stems that contrast with the foliage.
In the Garden
'Kayla Marie' reaches a mature height of 12 inches (30.5 cm) and spreads to 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter, forming a compact, mound-like habit with moderate growth. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small size makes it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials complement its muted green-and-white variegation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, especially in dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | green variably streaked with white slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped |
| Notable characteristics | red stemmed and white streaks running through each of the leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Bossy Pants’ (2012)
- H. ‘Coach Millboy Miller’ (2012)
- H. ‘Country Cousin’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2981