
Kinky Boots Hosta
Quart size Hosta 'Kinky Boots' is a captivating hosta cultivar, a sport (natural genetic mutation) of H. 'Peek-a-boo Purple'. It is known for its striking foliage and attractive growth habit. Key features Foliage: Medium blue-green leaves with a contrasting creamy white margin that initially appears yellow before transitioning to white in the summer. The leaves have a wavy, ruffled, lightly corrugated, and slightly twisted appearance. Petioles (leaf stalks): Burgundy in color, creating a striking contrast with the leaves and adding to its visual appeal. The "open flared mound" of the plant helps showcase the red petioles. Flowers: Produces pale lavender, tubular flowers with medium lavender centers on red scapes (flower stalks) during mid to late summer. Size: A medium-sized hosta, reaching a mature height of approximately 13 inches (33 cm) and a spread of 34 inches (86 cm). Another source indicates a mature height of 18-24 inches and a spread of 24-36 inches. Growth Habit: Forms a v