H. ‘Andromeda’
Hosta ‘Andromeda’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2015, Hosta 'Andromeda' is a self-pollinated seedling of Hosta 'Spilt Milk'. This small cultivar is visually distinctive for its heavily streaked and mottled foliage, which displays a range of shades from dark green through light green and yellow to pure white, with white leaf margins.
In the Garden
'Andromeda' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 15.75 inches (40.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical for hostas, and its small size makes it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. Companion plants might include small ferns, Heuchera cultivars, or fine-textured groundcovers such as Lamium.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. As with many variegated hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor foliage regularly and take protective measures if needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15.75 in (40 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | streaked shades of green to white slightly rippled margins; dull on top; moderately wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 15.75–21.625 in (40.0–54.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very heavily streaked and mottled with shades from dark through light green and some yellow to pure white, very heavy substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Spilt Milk' — H. ‘Spilt Milk’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Spilt Milk' — H. ‘Spilt Milk’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Kathy Sorensen’ (2015)
- H. ‘Pot Black’ (2015)
- H. ‘Valley's Crazy Diamonds’ (2015)
- H. ‘Wedding Belle Blues’ (2015)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #269. How we check this data.