H. ‘Kiwi Full Monty’
Hosta ‘Kiwi Full Monty’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-8 (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Striptease' registered in 2000, 'Kiwi Full Monty' is a small, fast-growing cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaf centers with gold margins, a color reversal of its parent. The leaves bear a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and exhibit slightly rippled margins, creating a muted, textured appearance.
In the Garden
This compact hosta forms a mound 19.7 inches (50 cm) in both height and diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders or rock gardens. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other small shade perennials. Its small size also makes it a candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19.7 in (50 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 19.7 in (50 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.9 in (15 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow with 1.2in (3.0cm) wide, blue green, slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 21–23 in (53.3–58.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Striptease' — H. ‘Striptease’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Kiwi Full Monty’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Bubble Dance’ (sport)
- H. ‘Full Frontal’ (sport)
- H. ‘Hot Kiss’ (sport)
- H. ‘Moulin Rouge’ (sport)
- H. ‘My Lucky Star’ (sport)
- H. ‘Pin-up’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-8, small size):
- H. ‘Kiwi Tease’ (2000)
- H. ‘Outer Limits’ (2000)
- H. ‘Retread’ (2000)
- H. ‘Outhouse Delight’ (1998)
- H. ‘Hanky Panky’ (2004)
- H. ‘Partridge Gold’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3066