H. ‘Koneko’
Hosta ‘Koneko’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, Hosta 'Koneko' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its blue-green foliage with a glaucous bloom on the undersides and slightly rippled, streaked leaf margins. The leaves are broadly ovate with rounded bases, measuring 8.25 inches (21.0 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide, and exhibit a slight sheen on the upper surface.
In the Garden
'Koneko' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height and 25 inches (63.5 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where its glaucous foliage retains its color. The scapes rise 26 to 29 inches (66.0 to 73.7 cm) above the foliage. This cultivar is well-suited for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover in mass plantings; its medium size makes it appropriate for mixed perennial beds but not for small containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, 'Koneko' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.25 in (21 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | streaked slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 26–29 in (66.0–73.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Dark Nebula’ (1999)
- H. ‘Electra’ (1999)
- H. ‘Eternal Father’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3098. How we check this data.