H. ‘Gandy Dancer’
Hosta ‘Gandy Dancer’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2016, Hosta 'Gandy Dancer' is a large-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with H. 'Rosedale Black Hole' as its pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its intensely blue-green, broadly ovate leaves that are held flat while exhibiting heavy corrugation and moderately wavy, slightly rippled margins.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its glaucous leaf bloom is preserved, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial leaf texture and compact habit make it suitable for border fronts or as a specimen in shaded beds.
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 both pests may damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | intensely blue-green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy and deeply corrugated overall. |
| Flower scape height | 14–16 in (35.6–40.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Heavily corrugated dark colored leaves are held flat |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Rosedale Black Hole' — H. ‘Rosedale Black Hole’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Perfection’ (2016)
- H. ‘Dr Topper Hagerman’ (2016)
- H. ‘Island Heartbreaker’ (2016)
- H. ‘Jipson Place Meteor Crater’ (2016)
- H. ‘Academy Rumpled Beast’ (2015)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2011. How we check this data.