H. ‘Lime Krinkles’
Hosta ‘Lime Krinkles’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by M. Soules.
| Year registered | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | M. Soules |
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1988 by M. Soules, this large hosta cultivar is a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Tokudama'. It is visually distinctive for its chartreuse green leaves with wide, undulating gold margins, a combination of leaf color and texture that sets it apart from many gold-margined cultivars.
In the Garden
'Lime Krinkles' reaches a mature spread of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 20 inches (50.8 cm), making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its large, heavily textured leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The plant is not suited for container culture due to its size.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are common.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | chartreuse green large undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Tokudama'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Lemon Chiffon’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3398