H. ‘Sky Kissed’
Hosta ‘Sky Kissed’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by L. Powell.
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | L. Powell |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1991 by L. Powell, this large blue-green hosta is distinguished by its broad, cupped leaves with blue-gray margins and prominent veining. The cultivar name 'Sky Kissed' references the soft, muted coloration of the foliage.
In the Garden
'Sky Kissed' forms a substantial mound reaching 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height and 57 inches (144.8 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a specimen or background plant in shaded borders. It performs best in partial to full shade with consistent moisture, pairing well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The large leaves provide textural contrast against finer-foliaged plants.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, 'Sky Kissed' is susceptible to slug damage and may require protection in damp conditions; deer browsing is also a potential concern in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 57 in (144.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.75 in (19.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Flower scape height | 26 in (66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5199