H. ‘Kenzie’
Hosta ‘Kenzie’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2007, *Hosta* 'Kenzie' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with 'Neat Splash' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its medium green, ovate leaves with broad creamy white margins, a slight sheen on the upper surface, and a lightly cupped form, a combination not replicated in other hostas of comparable size.
In the Garden
Mature plants form a compact, mound-like clump 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall and 22 inches (55.9 cm) wide, making 'Kenzie' suitable for the front of a border, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade with consistent moisture. Its small stature and clean variegation pair well with fine-textured ferns, dwarf *Heuchera*, or small sedges.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Kenzie' may be browsed by deer and is susceptible to slug damage in damp conditions; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium green with .75in (1.9cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 11–13 in (27.9–33.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | margin changes to white |
| Notable characteristics | small size, no other hosta looks like it in the size range, good substance and a sheen to the leaf. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Neat Splash' — H. ‘Neat Splash’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2993