H. ‘Hang on Sloopy’
Hosta ‘Hang on Sloopy’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2014, Hosta 'Hang on Sloopy' is a small, mound-forming cultivar with Hosta 'Hearts and Flowers' as its pod parent and an unknown pollen parent. It is visually distinctive for its heavily substanced, medium green leaves with slightly rippled margins and a broadly ovate, cordate base, presenting a dull surface above and below.
In the Garden
'Hang on Sloopy' reaches approximately 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in diameter, forming a compact mound with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones and pairs well with small ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its small size makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation or rock garden settings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While the heavy leaf substance offers some resistance, monitor for slug and deer damage in susceptible areas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | wavy green leaf with heavy substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Hearts and Flowers' — H. ‘Hearts and Flowers’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2434. How we check this data.