H. ‘Krinkle Twist’
Hosta ‘Krinkle Twist’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, 'Krinkle Twist' is a sport of a first-generation seedling of *Hosta* 'Dorothy Benedict'. It is visually distinctive for its large, nearly round, blue-green leaves with broad, yellow, slightly rippled margins, combined with a pronounced twist and deep corrugation across the entire leaf surface.
In the Garden
This large cultivar reaches 27 inches (68.6 cm) in height and spreads to 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter, with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf centers and gold margins hold their color well into autumn. The heavy-substance leaves and substantial size make it suitable as a specimen or accent in shaded borders, though its large dimensions preclude use in small containers.
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 deterrents are advisable, as hostas are susceptible to both.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 17 |
| Leaf | blue-green with 2.0 to 2.5in (5.1 to 6.4cm) wide, yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy, deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 29–31 in (73.7–78.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large crinkled blue-green leaves of heavy substance with broad yellow margins and a twist. Color holds until fall |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of F1 seedling of H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Krinkle Twist’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Krinkle Sister’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘August Beauty’ (2009)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3103