H. ‘Valley's Curly Wurly’
Hosta ‘Valley's Curly Wurly’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2015 by Valley, this large hosta cultivar results from a cross of two *Hosta pycnophylla* seedlings. Its most distinctive features are the intensely wavy, heavily rippled margins on medium blue-green leaves, combined with a very white underside (white-backed) that contrasts with the upper surface.
In the Garden
'Valley's Curly Wurly' forms a mound-like clump reaching approximately 43 inches (110 cm) in diameter and 24 inches (60 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the leaf color and wavy margins are most pronounced. The thick, hanging leaves with good substance make it suitable for specimen planting or as a textural accent in shaded borders, paired with ferns or other fine-textured perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick leaves offer some resistance to slugs, though standard slug control measures may still be warranted in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 23.625 in (60 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 43.25 in (109.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.375 in (28.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.25 in (21 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green heavily rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted, lightly folded, intensely wavy |
| Flower scape height | 31.5–39.375 in (80.0–100.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | blue in early spring, later soft green |
| Notable characteristics | leaves are very white-backed and have a very wavy margin, leaf substance is good, leaves are hanging and thick |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Valley's H. pycnophylla seedling
- Pollen parent: Valley's H. pycnophylla seedling
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5927