H. ‘Flemish Clouds’

Overview

Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Flemish Clouds' is a sport of an unidentified parent, notable for its intensely blue-green leaves with creamy white, slightly rippled margins and a distinctive streaked pattern that extends into the scape. This small, mound-forming cultivar is recognized as a fertile streaked breeder whose unique coloration is reproducible through tissue culture.

In the Garden

'Flemish Clouds' forms a compact mound reaching approximately 10.3 inches (26.2 cm) in height and 17.6 inches (44.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the glaucous bloom on both leaf surfaces remains most pronounced. Its small size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings, and it pairs well with other small shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, and the glaucous leaf coating may be marred by overhead watering or handling.