H. ‘Kiwi Blue Ruffles’

Overview

Registered in 1999, *Hosta* 'Kiwi Blue Ruffles' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its heavily rippled, blue-green foliage with cordate leaf bases. The leaves measure 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) long by 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) wide, bearing 10 to 11 pairs of veins, with dull surfaces both above and below.

In the Garden

'Kiwi Blue Ruffles' forms a clump 23.6 inches (59.9 cm) in diameter and 15 inches (38.1 cm) tall, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where its blue-green color is most pronounced. The green scapes reach 17 to 19 inches (43.2 to 48.3 cm) in height. Companion plants that appreciate similar conditions include ferns, heucheras, and shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitoring and protective measures may be required. It is hardy in typical hosta-growing zones.