H. ‘Kickapoo Krinkles’

Overview

Registered in 2013 as a sport of a splashed parent, 'Kickapoo Krinkles' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its extreme leaf cupping and total blade corrugation. The foliage is medium green with greenish yellow margins, and the leaves are nearly round with cordate bases, dull surfaces, and flat margins.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms an upright clump reaching 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its heavily textured leaves and gold-edged coloration provide contrast against smoother-leaved perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or Japanese forest grass. The plant's compact, rounded habit makes it suitable for border fronts or shaded rock gardens.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas with high pest pressure.