H. ‘Kerfuffle’
Hosta ‘Kerfuffle’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5a (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Purple Flame Forever', 'Kerfuffle' was registered in 2011 by an unknown originator. This small-sized cultivar is visually defined by its chartreuse leaves with broad, yellow, slightly rippled margins, forming a dense, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
'Kerfuffle' performs best in partial to full shade, reaching a mature spread of 22 inches (55.9 cm) and height of 12 inches (30.5 cm) with a moderate growth rate. Its small stature and compact form suit it well for the front of shaded borders, rock gardens, or container plantings, where it pairs effectively with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant groundcovers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Kerfuffle' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | chartreuse with 1in (2.5cm) wide, yellow, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; slightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 18–24 in (45.7–61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Purple Flame Forever' — H. ‘Purple Flame Forever’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5a, small size):
- H. ‘Dave’ (2011)
- H. ‘Peppermint Cream’ (2009)
- H. ‘Hot Button’ (2005)
- H. ‘Subtlety’ (2003)
- H. ‘Hawkeye Gold’ (2000)
- H. ‘Shell Bell’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2994