H. ‘Kinky Boots’
Hosta ‘Kinky Boots’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2014 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Peek-a-boo Purple', 'Kinky Boots' is a small, fast-growing cultivar distinguished by its saturated burgundy petioles and scapes, which contrast sharply with medium blue-green leaves edged in creamy white. The leaves are ovate with tapered bases, deeply wavy and lightly twisted, bearing a glaucous bloom on both surfaces.
In the Garden
Mature plants form a mound 13 inches (33.0 cm) high and 34 inches (86.4 cm) in diameter, with scapes rising 30 to 32 inches (76.2 to 81.3 cm). The open, flared habit exposes the burgundy petioles, making this a suitable specimen for front-of-border positions or containers in typical hosta-growing zones. It pairs well with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable for optimal leaf condition.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green with .1875 to .25in (0.5 to 0.6cm) wide, creamy white, heavy ripples margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly twisted, deeply wavy, ilighty corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 30–32 in (76.2–81.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | saturated burgundy petioles, matching scapes, open flared mound shows petiole color, top sides with bluish green heavily waxed leaves and a near white edge |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Peek-a-boo Purple' — H. ‘Peek-a-boo Purple’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3041