H. ‘Kiwi Spearmint’
Hosta ‘Kiwi Spearmint’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, *Hosta* 'Kiwi Spearmint' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Undulata' and is classified as a small-sized cultivar. Its visual distinction derives from narrow, pure white leaf centers bordered by dark and light green margins, creating a crisp variegation on elongated, lance-shaped foliage.
In the Garden
'Kiwi Spearmint' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching approximately 12 inches (30 cm) in height and 16 inches (40 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for variegated hostas, and pairs well with small ferns, heucheras, or shade-tolerant groundcovers. Its small stature and tidy habit also suit trough gardens or mixed shade containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor foliage regularly and employ barriers or repellents if needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11.8 in (30 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15.75 in (40 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.3 in (16 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | dull on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 12–25 in (30.5–63.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Undulata' — H. ‘Undulata’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
- H. ‘White Christmas’ (1999)
- H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (2000)
- H. ‘Clifford's Stingray’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lakeside Cupcake’ (1998)
- H. ‘Loyalist’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3077