H. ‘Kaleidochrome’

Overview

Registered in 2009 as a Japanese Iwa Seedling of unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Kaleidochrome' is a small, mound-forming cultivar derived from *Hosta longipes* as the pod parent. Its distinctive foliage consists of green leaves marked with large, stable sectors of white and golden yellow along flat margins, with an irregular streaked and mottled pattern across the blade.

In the Garden

Reaching approximately 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter, 'Kaleidochrome' forms a compact, moderate-growing mound suitable for shaded borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation. Its small size and variegated leaves pair well with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland sedges. The yellow scapes, rising to 16 inches (40.6 cm), bear typical lavender flowers in midsummer.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture in well-drained, humus-rich soil typical of hosta-growing zones; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.