H. ‘Totally Wacky’
Hosta ‘Totally Wacky’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 from unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Totally Wacky' is a large, variegated cultivar distinguished by its highly irregular growth habit. The plant produces medium green leaves with a dull surface, exhibiting pronounced twisting, cupping, folding, waviness, and corrugation, resulting in an overall unruly and floppy appearance.
In the Garden
Reaching 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height and 37 inches (94.0 cm) in diameter with a moderate growth rate, 'Totally Wacky' forms a substantial clump suited to partial to full shade. Its large, oddly shaped leaves pair well with ferns, heucheras, and other textural perennials that complement its irregular form. The cultivar's size makes it appropriate for mid-border positions or as a specimen plant in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard hosta care applies for typical hosta-growing zones; monitor for slug and deer activity, though the heavily textured leaves may offer some resistance.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 37 in (94 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | dull on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted, lightly folded, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Notable characteristics | plant and leaves are very unruly, twisted, floppy and odd shaped |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Ben’ (2015)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5779