H. ‘Kempton Run’
Hosta ‘Kempton Run’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2011, *Hosta* 'Kempton Run' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *Hosta* 'Zany Janie' as the pod parent. Its distinctive variegation consists of medium green leaves with broad, creamy white margins, forming a dense, mound-like clump.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches approximately 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter and 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height at maturity, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its dull-surfaced, broadly ovate leaves with cordate bases provide textural contrast in shaded borders or woodland gardens. The green scapes, reaching up to 20 inches (50.8 cm), bear flowers that add late-season interest, though specific bloom color is not recorded.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the broad, tender leaves are susceptible to both.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | leaf variegation, flowers |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H, 'Zany Janie' — H. ‘Zany Janie’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Cathy's Clown’ (2011)
- H. ‘Bridal Falls’ (2012)
- H. ‘Oshima Silk’ (2009)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2990