H. ‘Ganny Sandy’
Hosta ‘Ganny Sandy’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2007, 'Ganny Sandy' is a small hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. Its distinctive appearance derives from irregular creamy white streaking and margins on light green leaves, creating a subtle variegation on a dense, compact mound.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound 8 inches (20.3 cm) tall and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small size makes it suitable for rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants might include small ferns or shade-tolerant groundcovers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.75 in (7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | light green irregular creamy white edges and streaking, very slightly rippled margins; dull on top; very shiny underneath; lightly folded, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 14–18 in (35.6–45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | subtle irregular variegation on small dense clump |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2012