H. ‘Kitty Hawk’
Hosta ‘Kitty Hawk’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, 'Kitty Hawk' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar derived from a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Sum and Substance'. It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with golden yellow margins, a rounded leaf base, and a slightly shiny upper surface with a dull underside.
In the Garden
'Kitty Hawk' reaches a mature diameter of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 18 inches (45.7 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it appropriate for border fronts or mixed shade beds, though it is not typically recommended for containers due to its spread.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Sum and Substance' — H. ‘Sum and Substance’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
- H. ‘Fried Bananas’ (1994)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3053