H. ‘Nuki Girl’
Hosta ‘Nuki Girl’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 from unknown parentage, Hosta 'Nuki Girl' is a giant cultivar distinguished by its exceptionally large, broadly ovate blue-green leaves with slightly rippled margins and a glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The leaves are moderately cupped, wavy, and corrugated, creating a flowing, cascading effect in the clump.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 63 inches (160 cm) and height of 28 inches (71 cm), 'Nuki Girl' requires ample space and performs best in partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its upright, fast growth rate and substantial foliage make it suitable as a specimen plant or as a bold accent in woodland gardens and shade borders. The large leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast in texture.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate barriers or deterrents.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 63 in (160 cm) |
| Leaf length | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 12.25 in (31.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | slightly blue-green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped, moderately wavy, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 33–35 in (83.8–88.9 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | gets greener as season progresses |
| Notable characteristics | large wavy leaves, makes clump looks like it is flowing |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Kong’ (1990)
- H. ‘Helen Doriot’ (1982)
- H. ‘Krossa Regal’ (1980)
- H. ‘Alligator Hide’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4066. How we check this data.