Photo of Hosta 'Kinbotan' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Hosta 'Kinbotan'

Also Known As

  • Hosta venusta 'Kin Botan'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 8"-15"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Hosta 'Kinbotan' plant details

Hosta 'Kinbotan' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Kinbotan'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Kinbotan'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Yinger has been distributing this, and we could not resist; a nice gold edged form of the "thumbnail Hosta"; the large pinkish purple flowers seem huge next to the miniscule plants. Ender tried to translate 'Kin Botan' on the web and it is either small button or small tree peony.
A very nice sport of H. venusta from Japan with a nice creamy margin. Great for the shaded rock garden and containers. Has had a pretty good growth rate here, but can be slow.
A very tiny, very cute plant, bigger than Thumbnail but still really tiny. Bright green leaves with a gold edge.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Kinbotan' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Kinbotan'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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