H. ‘Dandy Randy’
Hosta ‘Dandy Randy’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, 'Dandy Randy' is a large hosta cultivar derived from an F-1 seedling of *Hosta* 'Dorothy Benedict'. It is distinguished by its heavily corrugated, blue-green foliage with dark green, slightly rippled margins, a glaucous bloom on the leaf undersides, and a broadly ovate leaf shape with cordate bases.
In the Garden
'Dandy Randy' forms a substantial, mound-like clump reaching 28 inches (71.1 cm) in height and 52 inches (132.1 cm) in diameter, with a medium-fast growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its deeply corrugated leaves and heavy substance provide textural contrast. The large size makes it appropriate as a specimen or in mixed shade borders; it pairs well with ferns, astilbes, or other broad-leaved perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The heavy leaf substance offers some resistance to slugs, though monitoring may still be necessary in damp conditions; deer may browse the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 52 in (132.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | dark green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; deeply corrugated and lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 30–38 in (76.2–96.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | deeply corrugated with heavy substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: F-1 seedling of H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Ben’ (2015)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1344