H. ‘Kris Krinkle’

Overview

Registered in 2013, *Hosta* 'Kris Krinkle' is a large-sized cultivar of unknown parentage (pollen parent unknown) derived from *H.* 'Inniswood' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its intensely blue-green, heavily corrugated leaves that retain color until frost, combined with an upright, moderately growing form.

In the Garden

'Kris Krinkle' reaches a mature diameter of 30 inches (76.2 cm) and a height of 20 inches (50.8 cm), making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its upright habit and heavily textured foliage provide contrast alongside finer-leaved perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*. The plant is not suited for containers due to its large size.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. While hosta slug and deer resistance varies, the thick, corrugated leaves may offer some deterrence; monitor for damage in typical hosta-growing zones.