H. ‘Clayton Burkey’

Overview

Registered in 2005 by C. Burkey, this large hosta cultivar is distinguished by its intensely blue-green, deeply corrugated leaves that are moderately cupped with slightly rippled margins. The upright, mounding habit and heavy substance of the foliage give the plant a bold, architectural presence in the garden.

In the Garden

'Hosta 'Clayton Burkey' reaches a mature spread of 35 inches (88.9 cm) and a height of 24 inches (61.0 cm), with an upright growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green coloration is most pronounced. The substantial leaves pair well with finer-textured shade perennials such as ferns or astilbes, and the plant's moderate growth rate makes it suitable for mixed borders or as a specimen in woodland settings.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended for hostas in typical hosta-growing zones.