H. ‘Gypsy's Boa’

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Hosta ‘Gypsy's Boa’ is a registered cultivar (1999) , originated by Russ O'Harra Hosta Society.

Year registered	1999
Registrant	Russ O'Harra Hosta Society
Section class	IV-1 (Small)

Overview

Registered in 1999 by the Russ O'Harra Hosta Society, Hosta 'Gypsy's Boa' is a small, fast-growing cultivar of unknown parentage. Its distinctive variegated foliage features light green leaves with slightly rippled margins, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a very shiny underside.

In the Garden

This compact hosta reaches 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and spreads to 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as edging. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with other small perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella. Its small size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage, so monitoring and appropriate deterrents are recommended.

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Size and leaf

Clump height	6 in (15.2 cm)
Clump width	32 in (81.3 cm)
Leaf length	4 in (10.2 cm)
Leaf width	1.75 in (4.4 cm)
Vein pairs	4
Leaf	light green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath
Flower scape height	6–18 in (15.2–45.7 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #2408. How we check this data.