A Frosted Cerulean Gem with a Whimsical Rippled Edge
Registered by Don Dean in 2004, Hosta 'Clown's Collar' is a sport of the rare Hosta 'Dorset Clown' and brings Tardiana-style elegance to the smaller corners of the shaded garden. Its tidy, frosted sapphire mound and pale rippled margin make it a standout specimen for the Canadian rockery or the front of a shaded border, offering reliable beauty from spring emergence through late summer.
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Frosted Lapis Tones: Broadly ovate leaves are cloaked in a thick glaucous bloom on both surfaces, giving the plant a misty, cobalt-to-cerulean appearance that intensifies in dappled shade.
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Whimsical Rippled Edges: A pale yellow margin up to 1.0 cm wide wraps each leaf in a slightly rippled garland that adds incredible movement and contrast to the mound.
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Artistic Twisting: The foliage carries a light twist and wavy character, making the compact 15 cm × 46 cm (6" × 18") mound feel energetic and alive.
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Elegant Bell Blooms: In late July and August, glaucous green scapes carry 4.4 cm (1.75") near-white, bell-shaped flowers with delicate translucent edges.
| Feature |
Specification |
| Size (H × W) |
15 cm × 46 cm (6" × 18") |
| Hardiness Zone |
3–9 |
| Colour |
Blue-green with pale yellow, rippled margins |
| Light Requirements |
Partial to full shade |
Grower's Tip: Hosta 'Clown's Collar' excels in intimate garden spaces where its Tardiana-type texture and wide rippled margin can be appreciated up close. Because the signature glaucous bloom and margin width define this cultivar, we never ship dormant roots — we monitor spring emergence at our Bécancour, QC trial fields to verify each plant is True to Type before it is carefully prepared for delivery.
