H. ‘Kiwi Canoe’
Hosta ‘Kiwi Canoe’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, *Hosta* 'Kiwi Canoe' is a self-pollinated seedling of *H.* 'Blue Cadet' that forms a compact, mound-like clump. Its small stature and blue-green leaves with dull surfaces on both sides distinguish it from other small blue-leaved cultivars.
In the Garden
'Kiwi Canoe' reaches approximately 18 inches (45 cm) in height and 22 inches (55 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is well-suited to rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of shaded borders. Its small size and neat habit pair effectively with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17.7 in (45 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 21.5 in (54.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 17–19 in (43.2–48.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Blue Cadet' — H. ‘Blue Cadet’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Blue Cadet' — H. ‘Blue Cadet’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Pewterware’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue Lady’ (1998)
- H. ‘Venetian Blue’ (2003)
- H. ‘Mr Blue’ (2005)
- H. ‘Miss Linda Smith’ (2006)
- H. ‘Pacific Blue Edger’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3061