H. ‘Peek-a-boo Purple’
Hosta ‘Peek-a-boo Purple’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2011, *Hosta* 'Peek-a-boo Purple' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its saturated burgundy petioles and scapes, which contrast sharply with its medium blue-green, wavy leaves. The open, flared mound habit exposes the colored petioles, making the purple stems a primary ornamental feature.
In the Garden
This hosta reaches 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and spreads to 37 inches (94.0 cm) in diameter, forming a fast-growing, flared upright to mound-like clump. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with other small to medium shade perennials such as ferns, heucheras, and tiarellas. Its compact size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings.
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 recommended, as the foliage is susceptible to both.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 37 in (94 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly twisted, deeply wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 30–32 in (76.2–81.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | saturated burgundy petioles, front and back, matching scapes, open flared mound shows petiole color, top sides with bluish green wavy leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Peek-a-boo Purple’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Kinky Boots’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Hearts’ (2010)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Pacific Blue Edger’ (2009)
- H. ‘Miss Linda Smith’ (2006)
- H. ‘Mr Blue’ (2005)
- H. ‘Venetian Blue’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4285