H. ‘Kim Sue’
Hosta ‘Kim Sue’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Kim Sue' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage distinguished by its heavily streaked foliage, where each leaf exhibits irregular yellow streaking over a medium green base with gold margins. This consistent variegation pattern, described by the registrant as "a good streaker," sets it apart from more stable hosta cultivars.
In the Garden
Reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, 'Kim Sue' forms a moderate-growing, mound-like clump suitable for the front of shaded borders or rock gardens. Its broadly ovate, moderately cupped leaves with cordate bases and flat margins pair well with fine-textured ferns or small woodland perennials. As a small hosta, it is also well-suited for container culture in typical hosta-growing zones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, requiring protection in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium green with yellow streaking flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; moderately cupped |
| Flower scape height | 30–33 in (76.2–83.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | every leaf very streaked, a good streaker |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Charlotte's Web’ (2009)
- H. ‘Coach Jim Fox’ (2009)
- H. ‘Cotton Candy’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3016