H. ‘Fantasy Island’
Hosta ‘Fantasy Island’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2002, this sport of *Hosta* 'Island Charm' is distinguished by its small mound-like habit and unusual leaf coloration: a dark green, slightly rippled margin surrounding a pure white center with fine white speckling. The leaf substance is notably superior to that of its parent, contributing to the cultivar's durability.
In the Garden
Reaching 7 inches (17.8 cm) in height and spreading to 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, 'Fantasy Island' forms a compact, fast-growing mound suitable for the front of shaded borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Its small size and white-centered leaves make it an effective accent among fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera* in typical hosta-growing zones. The pinkish scapes, rising 16 to 18 inches (40.6 to 45.7 cm), carry pale lavender flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | white speckling with .5 to .75in (1.3 to 1.9cm) wide, dark green, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 16–18 in (40.6–45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | wide green margin; pure white substance; better substance than parent |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Island Charm' — H. ‘Island Charm’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ (2003)
- H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (2000)
- H. ‘Clifford's Stingray’ (2000)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1727