H. ‘Dana Nicolette’
Hosta ‘Dana Nicolette’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek for the American Hosta Society, 'Dana Nicolette' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its intensely blue-green leaves with a heavy glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The broadly ovate to near-round leaves are moderately cupped and corrugated, with 10 to 11 vein pairs and a cordate base.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a semi-upright to mounded clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 38 inches (96.5 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage maintains its color intensity. The medium size makes it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in shaded beds; it pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its compact habit also suits container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended, as the foliage is palatable to both pests.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.7 in (14.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | heavy glaucous bloom on top; heavy glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped; moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Blue Cascade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Canadian Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lederhosen’ (2010)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Evening Blush’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1334