Hosta | densa |
Status | species hybrid |
Originator(s) | Fumio Maekawa 1940/AHS 1993 |
Origin | Japan: Kinki district. |
Size category | medium |
Plant height x width | 55x40 cm (22x16 in.) |
Leaf length x width | 22x12 cm (9x5 in.) |
Vein pairs | 8-10 |
Leaf color | green |
Variegation | |
Leaf | wavy edge |
Petiole | purple base |
Scape | green |
Scape height | 60 cm (24 in.) |
Flower | white,funnel |
Flower length | 5 cm (2 in.) |
Fragrant | |
Flowering period | September - October |
Fertile | yes |
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Ploidy | |
Patents | |
Info | ='Keyari'. JN: Keyari Giboushi = "Keyari hosta". Shiny dark green leaves (8" x 4.5") produce a low spreading mound. With maturity, the leaves develop a slightly wavy edge in a dense clump. With some sun, a multitude of late summer white blooms are produced on kikutti style ( crane's neck ) flower heads. These dense nodding flowers are a must for the hosta flower enthusiast. Very impressive. Very unusual flower cluster. 14" x 20". Shade to 3/4 sun. Growth average. |
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Progeny | 'Spike Jones' hybrid |