H. ‘Kiwi Kaniere Gold’
Hosta ‘Kiwi Kaniere Gold’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'August Moon', registered in 1999, 'Kiwi Kaniere Gold' is a large, fast-growing cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with golden yellow margins. The leaf blades are dull on both surfaces, slightly rippled at the margins, and cordate at the base, creating a bold, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
'Kiwi Kaniere Gold' reaches approximately 31.5 inches (80 cm) in diameter and 19.7 inches (50 cm) in height, forming a dense, rounded mound. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border. The green-and-gold foliage pairs well with ferns, *Heuchera*, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it may be susceptible to slug damage; monitor and manage as needed. Deer resistance is not reported for this cultivar.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19.7 in (50 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 31.5 in (80 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.7 in (22.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | golden yellow slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 23–25 in (58.4–63.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'August Moon' — H. ‘August Moon’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Blaze of Glory’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3071