H. ‘Silk Kimono’

Overview

Registered in 1999 by H. Gowen, this large hosta cultivar is distinguished by its medium green to gray-green leaves with wide, creamy white margins. The leaf blades are dull on both surfaces and cordate at the base, with 10 to 11 vein pairs.

In the Garden

'Silk Kimono' reaches a mature spread of 62 inches (157.5 cm) and a height of 18 inches (45.7 cm), with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for variegated hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or in the middle to back of a shaded border.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While hostas are generally susceptible to slugs and deer, 'Silk Kimono' shows no exceptional resistance and may require protection in areas where these pests are prevalent.