H. ‘Andrew Jackson’
Hosta ‘Andrew Jackson’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by H. Sugita.
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Originator | H. Sugita |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2001 by Japanese breeder H. Sugita, Hosta 'Andrew Jackson' is a large, upright cultivar distinguished by intensely blue-green leaves with white margins, a heavily rippled and twisted appearance, and a prominent white line over each vein. The leaf blade is ovate with a rounded base, dull on both surfaces, and measures 12.75 inches (32.4 cm) long by 9.25 inches (23.5 cm) wide, with 17 vein pairs.
In the Garden
With a mature diameter of 53 inches (134.6 cm) and height of 30 inches (76.2 cm), 'Andrew Jackson' forms a substantial, upright clump suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its moderate growth rate and bold, folded foliage make it an effective contrast against finer-textured ferns or broad-leaved companions such as Heuchera or Pulmonaria. The bluish scapes, reaching 28 to 31 inches (71.1 to 78.7 cm), carry near-white flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. As with most large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 53 in (134.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12.75 in (32.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.25 in (23.5 cm) |
| Leaf | medium blue green heavily rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly corrugated, moderately wavy and twisted, and deeply folded |
| Flower scape height | 28–31 in (71.1–78.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | wavy appearance; folded and twisted leaf; intense coloration; white line over the veins |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Crescendo’ (2001)
- H. ‘Janet's Joy’ (2001)
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Skylight’ (2001)
- H. ‘Academy Celeborn’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #266. How we check this data.