H. ‘My Friend Nancy’
Hosta ‘My Friend Nancy’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Benedict & N. Krul.
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Benedict & N. Krul |
| Section class | II-4b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1991 by R. Benedict and N. Krul, this large hosta cultivar resulted from crossing *Hosta* 'Dorothy Benedict' (pod parent) with *Hosta montana* 'Chirifu' (pollen parent). 'My Friend Nancy' is visually distinguished by its medium green leaves with notably wide (1 in / 2.5 cm) white margins, a trait inherited from its *montana* parentage.
In the Garden
Reaching 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter and 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height, 'My Friend Nancy' performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for variegated hostas. Its substantial leaf size—10 inches (25.4 cm) long by 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide with 12 vein pairs—makes it suitable as a specimen plant or in mixed shade borders alongside ferns and astilbes. The white-margined foliage provides contrast against darker-leaved companions.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and protect accordingly in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Flower scape height | 26 in (66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
- Pollen parent: H. montana 'Chirifu'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-4b, large size):
- H. ‘Blazing Saddles’ (2000)
- H. ‘Earth Angel’ (2002)
- H. ‘Amazing Matthew’ (2003)
- H. ‘Splendid Sarah’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lakeside Prophecy Fulfilled’ (2006)
- H. ‘Border Street’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3952