H. ‘Klondike’

Overview

Registered in 2010 by R. Kuenster of the American Hosta Society, 'Klondike' is a large hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with white to greenish-white margins and medium green centers that are streaked with yellow, combined with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and moderate corrugation.

In the Garden

'Klondike' forms a mound-like clump reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter, with a slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and its large, broadly ovate leaves with cordate bases and 13 to 15 vein pairs provide substantial textural presence. This cultivar pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials; its size makes it suitable for mid-border or as a specimen in shaded beds, though it is not recommended for containers due to its large mature dimensions.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Klondike' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.