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.
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. ‘Almost’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2434