H. ‘Andorian’
Hosta ‘Andorian’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, Hosta 'Andorian' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage distinguished by its intensely blue-green, broadly ovate leaves with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The leaf blades exhibit lightly rippled margins, a lightly folded and wavy habit, and subtle corrugation, creating a textured mound-like form.
In the Garden
'Andorian' forms a compact mound 9.8 inches (24.9 cm) tall and 15.9 inches (40.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its blue-green foliage provides contrast alongside gold or chartreuse companions such as Hosta 'June' or Carex species. Its small stature makes it appropriate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The glaucous bloom may be susceptible to slug damage, and deer may browse the foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9.8 in (24.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15.9 in (40.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.1 in (15.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.1 in (10.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | intensely blue-green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly folded; lightly wavy; lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 13.8–19.7 in (35.1–50.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Hearts’ (2009)
- H. ‘Astral Bliss’ (2009)
- H. ‘Azuretini’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bippity Boppity Blue’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #263. How we check this data.