H. ‘Nanc’
Hosta ‘Nanc’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2003, *Hosta* 'Nanc' is a small, mound-forming cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its medium green leaves with unstable, streaky creamy white margins and very shiny surfaces on both sides.
In the Garden
'Hosta' forms a compact mound 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) tall and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and is well suited to rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of shaded borders. Its small size and shiny foliage pair well with other miniature hostas, ferns, or small woodland perennials.
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 the foliage, so monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | medium green with unstable streaks of creamy white with .1 to .2in (0.3 to 0.5cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 20–22 in (50.8–55.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | streaky leaves and seed pods |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘An Old Smoothie’ (2003)
- H. ‘Dreamland’ (2003)
- H. ‘Faux Finish’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3974