H. ‘Kiwi Parasol’
Hosta ‘Kiwi Parasol’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, Hosta 'Kiwi Parasol' is a sport of Hosta 'Sparkling Burgundy' that produces a large, upright clump of blue-green foliage. The leaves are distinguished by medium blue-green margins, a dull surface on both sides, and rounded bases, with white scapes rising well above the foliage.
In the Garden
'Kiwi Parasol' reaches approximately 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter and 25.6 inches (65.0 cm) in height, with a fast growth rate that fills space quickly. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where its leaf color remains truest. The substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders alongside ferns, heucheras, and other large hostas; it is not recommended for containers due to its mature dimensions.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, requiring monitoring and protective measures where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 25.6 in (65 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.8 in (30 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 33–40 in (83.8–101.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Sparkling Burgundy' — H. ‘Sparkling Burgundy’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Hawaii’ (1999)
- H. ‘Boundary Waters’ (1999)
- H. ‘Cutting Edge’ (1999)
- H. ‘Glacial Lake’ (1999)
- H. ‘Kind of Blue’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3076. How we check this data.