H. ‘Nancy Gill’
Hosta ‘Nancy Gill’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek, this large cultivar resulted from a cross between *Hosta* 'Sum and Substance' and *H. pycnophylla*. 'Nancy Gill' is distinguished by its broadly ovate, heavily glaucous blue-green leaves with medium blue-green margins, moderate cupping, and pronounced corrugation.
In the Garden
'Nancy Gill' forms a substantial mound 58 inches (147.3 cm) in diameter and 26 inches (66.0 cm) tall, making it suitable as a specimen or background plant in partial to full shade. Its large, textured leaves provide strong contrast when paired with fine-textured perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*. The blue-green scapes rise to 26 inches (66.0 cm), bearing flowers typical of the species.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, this cultivar may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 26 in (66 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 58 in (147.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.75 in (22.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 17 |
| Leaf | heavy glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped; moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 26 in (66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Sum and Substance' — H. ‘Sum and Substance’
- Pollen parent: H. pycnophylla
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3976