H. ‘Kuk's Concoction’
Hosta ‘Kuk's Concoction’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, 'Kuk's Concoction' is a medium-sized hosta derived from a hybrid of *Hosta* 'First Impressions'. It is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with dark green, slightly rippled margins and a glaucous bloom on the undersides, combined with green scapes that bear yellow streaks.
In the Garden
'Kuk's Concoction' reaches a mature spread of approximately 40 inches (101.6 cm) and a height of 18 inches (45.7 cm), with an upright growth habit and fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen plant. Its medium size and cordate leaf base make it a good companion for ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. While not specifically noted as slug-resistant, standard slug and deer deterrent measures are advisable in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | dark green streaked slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 26–32 in (66.0–81.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'First Impressions' — H. ‘First Impressions’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Dark Nebula’ (1999)
- H. ‘Electra’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3111