H. ‘Princess Kendra’

Overview

Registered in 2007, *Hosta* 'Princess Kendra' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *Hosta* 'Lucy Vitols' as the pod parent. Its most distinctive features are the deeply corrugated, broadly ovate leaves with dull green centers and golden yellow, slightly rippled margins, which together form a dense, low mound.

In the Garden

'Princess Kendra' reaches a mature spread of approximately 33 inches (83.8 cm) and a height of 15 inches (38.1 cm), with a slow growth rate and a mound-like habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its heavily textured foliage provides strong contrast when paired with finer-leaved perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*. The low, compact form makes it suitable for the front of a border or as a specimen in a shaded rock garden.

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 precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.