H. ‘Alley Oop’
Hosta ‘Alley Oop’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2001 as a sport of Hosta 'Aoki', 'Alley Oop' is a small hosta distinguished by its white leaf centers variably speckled with dark green, framed by dark green, heavily rippled margins. The leaf blade is ovate with a rounded base, intensely twisted and wavy, with a corrugated green margin and a slightly shiny surface on both sides.
In the Garden
'Alley Oop' reaches a mature diameter of 17 inches (43.2 cm) and a height of 11.5 inches (29.2 cm), with an upright growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and its small size makes it well suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. Companion plants might include small ferns or shade-tolerant groundcovers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. This cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, as are most hostas, and may require protective measures.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | dark green speckling variably on a white center with variablein (0.0cm) wide, dark green, heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; intensely twisted and intensely wavy; green margin is corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 13–15 in (33.0–38.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | dark green speckling on pure white center with twisted leaf and puckering on the green edge; heavy substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Aoki'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Bacon and Eggs’ (2001)
- H. ‘Cherries Jubilee’ (2001)
- H. ‘Javelin’ (2001)
- H. ‘Pugie's Pride’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #196. How we check this data.