H. ‘Kiwi Milky Way’
Hosta ‘Kiwi Milky Way’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-7 (Giant) |
Overview
A giant sport of *Hosta* 'Blue Angel' registered by the Kiwi Hosta Society in 2000, 'Kiwi Milky Way' is distinguished by its large, medium green leaves with streaked margins and a dull surface on both sides. The foliage emerges with a distinctive variegated pattern, while the scapes reach up to 47 inches (119.4 cm) and display green streaked with gold.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 33.5 inches (85.1 cm) and a height of 25.6 inches (65.0 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or in mixed borders where its foliage can contrast with finer-textured perennials such as ferns or astilbes. The tall scapes and gold-streaked flowers add vertical interest in mid- to late summer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable for this large-leaved cultivar.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 25.6 in (65 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 33.5 in (85.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13.8 in (35.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.8 in (24.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 39–47 in (99.1–119.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Blue Angel' — H. ‘Blue Angel’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Kiwi Milky Way’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Special Angel’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-7, giant size):
- H. ‘Blizzard’ (2003)
- H. ‘Niagara on the Lake’ (2003)
- H. ‘Northern Mystery’ (2009)
- H. ‘Galaxy’ (1987)
- H. ‘Valley's Love Cats’ (2015)
- H. ‘Final Answer’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3072