H. ‘Kit Kat’
Hosta ‘Kit Kat’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6b (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Love Pat' registered in 1994, 'Kit Kat' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with light green streaked margins and rounded leaf bases. The mound-like plant reaches 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with leaves averaging 7.13 inches (18.1 cm) long and 6.88 inches (17.5 cm) wide, bearing 12 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Kit Kat' performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, where its blue-green foliage with streaked margins develops optimal coloration. At medium mature size, it functions well as a mid-border specimen or in group plantings, pairing effectively with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its compact mound habit makes it suitable for rock gardens or container culture in shaded settings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage foliage; monitor and control as needed, though deer typically avoid hostas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.13 in (18.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.88 in (17.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Flower scape height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Love Pat' — H. ‘Love Pat’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6b, medium size):
- H. ‘Muted Moon’ (1995)
- H. ‘Revelations’ (1993)
- H. ‘Rossing's Pride’ (1993)
- H. ‘Regalia’ (1992)
- H. ‘Carolina Moon’ (1997)
- H. ‘Allegan Gent’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3051