H. ‘Skookumchuck’

Overview

Registered in 1998 from unknown parentage, 'Skookumchuck' is a large hosta cultivar distinguished by its broad, heavily textured blue-green leaves with a pronounced glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The cordate leaf base and flat margins contribute to a bold, substantial appearance that sets it apart from other blue-leaved selections in its size class.

In the Garden

'Skookumchuck' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the glaucous coating remains most intact. Its large scale makes it suitable as a specimen or for mid-border placement alongside ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. The thick leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though monitoring may still be necessary in damp conditions; deer may browse this cultivar in areas where they are present.