Funkie 'Captain Kirk'

Variety

Funkie 'Captain Kirk'

created by Alex&Sempi at 02.07.2025

Features

Growth habit

lifespan: perennial

growth habit: compact

growth habit: upright leaf position

growth habit: horst-forming

growth habit: ground cover

growth habit: herbaceous

broadleaf

root type: shallow-rooted

leaves: Deciduous

strong leaves

normal growth

variegated leaves

ornamental plant

Fragrant flowers

panicle-shaped flower

seed-fixed: no

leaves: leafy

height: 50 - 70 cm

wide: 50 - 60 cm

hermaphroditic

growth habit: upright overhanging

growth habit: upright flower stems

wide: 40 - 50 cm

entire leaves

simple flower

small flowers

Bell-shaped flowers

Spear shaped leaves

propagation by division

dies back in late autumn

perennial

insect pollination

leaves: slightly wavy

Blätter: herzförmig

leaves: leathery, tough

Blätter: zugespitzt

Blätter: gerillt

Blätter: mittelgroß

Location

planting: bed

planting: outdoor

sheltered from the wind

planting: house wall / wall

Soil: permeable soil

soil moisture: no waterlogging

biotope: mountain area

Fertilization: single dose of compost

Fertilization: nutrient-rich

fertilization: humus-enriched

soil moisture: fresh to moist

soil moisture: well-drained

biotope: forest

Water: regularly

planting: heat protected

Soil: light to medium-heavy

Soil: sandy to loamy

pH value: acidic to neutral (5,5-7)

fertilization: lime-free

Soil: loosened

Water: Adequate

Planting: edge of wooded areas or beneath trees

fertilization: sufficient

Light: Partial Shade to Shade

Fertilization: organic

Planting: pond / pond's edge

Heat requirement: moderate

Düngemittel: Pflanzenjauche

Resistances

resistant

robust

disease resistant

Winter hardy

Little susceptible

hardy down to -30°C

Taste

fresh

asparagus aroma

raw edible

Edible

slightly sweet

Color

Pastel tones

glossy

lavender

Flower: light-violet

Blätter: dunkelgrün

Blätter: gelbgrün

Frucht: braungrün/grünbraun

Farbe: zweifarbig

Stamm, Stiel: grün

Musterung: panachiert

Wurzel: cremeweiß

Wurzel: braun

Blattrippen: gelb

Blattrippen: grün

Fruit shape

capsule

inconspicuous

small

Season Overview

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Description

Eye-catching beauties can be used to beautifully decorate semi-shady beds and show them off to their best advantage. Robust and easy to care for, 'Captain Kirk' is one of the most desirable and long-lasting leafy perennials. The plant grows to a height of around 50 to 60 centimeters. Rare plant partners for the funkia 'Captain Kirk' include the equally decorative perennials black snake's beard, loose-leaved sedge and grasses, which have a delicate character.

F1 Hybrid

Frostproof