H. ‘Kelly’
Hosta ‘Kelly’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Scolnik.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Originator | P. Scolnik |
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by P. Scolnik and introduced through the American Hosta Society, *Hosta* 'Kelly' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Krossa Regal'. This medium-sized cultivar is distinguished by its heavily corrugated, grayish blue-green foliage with slightly rippled margins and a shiny upper surface.
In the Garden
'Hosta' forms a semi-upright to upright clump reaching 24 inches (61 cm) in height and 44 inches (112 cm) in diameter. Its broadly ovate leaves, 9 inches (23 cm) long and 6 inches (15 cm) wide with 11 to 12 vein pairs, provide substantial texture in shaded borders. The blue-green coloration pairs well with yellow- or gold-leaved companions such as *Hosta* 'Sum and Substance' or *Carex elata* 'Aurea'. Its upright habit suits middle positions in mixed shade plantings.
Care Notes
Grow in average, well-drained soil in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones. Water regularly during dry periods; apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage foliage, particularly in wet seasons; deer are known to browse this cultivar.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 44 in (111.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | grayish blue-green slightly rippled margins; shiny on top; dull underneath; heavily corrugated |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Krossa Regal' — H. ‘Krossa Regal’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Blue Cascade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Canadian Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lederhosen’ (2010)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Evening Blush’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2986