H. ‘Punky’
Hosta ‘Punky’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, this small sport of *Hosta* 'Blue Wedgwood' forms a compact, mound-like clump. The cultivar is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with gold margins, a glaucous bloom on both leaf surfaces, and slightly rippled leaf edges.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 12 inches (30.5 cm) and height of 9 inches (22.9 cm), 'Punky' is suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage and gold margins remain most distinct. Companion plants could include small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas that share similar light and moisture requirements.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Punky' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | yellow blue green, slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 14–16 in (35.6–40.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Blue Wedgwood' — H. ‘Blue Wedgwood’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
- H. ‘White Christmas’ (1999)
- H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (2000)
- H. ‘Clifford's Stingray’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lakeside Cupcake’ (1998)
- H. ‘Loyalist’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4493