H. ‘Lime Krinkles’

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.