H. ‘Dandy Lion’
Hosta ‘Dandy Lion’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2011 as an open-pollinated seedling of (*H. 'Green Piecrust' x 'Just So'), 'Dandy Lion' is a large hosta cultivar distinguished by its nearly round, heart-shaped leaves with golden yellow margins and a dull green center. The leaves are lightly corrugated with flat margins, and the plant forms an erect mound of light gold foliage.
In the Garden
'Dandy Lion' reaches a mature diameter of 40 inches (101.6 cm) and a height of 28 inches (71.1 cm), with a moderate growth rate and a mound-like habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage, and deer are known to browse hostas, so appropriate deterrents should be considered.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | golden yellow flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly corrugated, lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 32–34 in (81.3–86.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | early season lime green |
| Notable characteristics | erect mound of light gold heart shaped, slightly puckered leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: (H. 'Green Piecrust' x 'Just So') — H. ‘Green Piecrust’, H. ‘Just So’
- Pollen parent: open pollenated
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Great Village’ (2011)
- H. ‘Moon Maiden’ (2011)
- H. ‘Passionate Pink’ (2011)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1343. How we check this data.