H. ‘Nancy’
Hosta ‘Nancy’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, *Hosta* 'Nancy' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its heavily rippled, golden yellow leaf margins, combined with very shiny, ovate green leaves that are deeply wavy, lightly cupped, and lightly twisted.
In the Garden
'Hosta' is suited to partial shade and typical hosta-growing conditions, forming a compact, mound-like clump 11 inches (27.9 cm) tall and 27 inches (68.6 cm) in diameter at maturity. Its small stature and moderate growth rate make it appropriate for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. Companion plants with contrasting foliage textures, such as ferns or heucheras, complement its wavy, glossy leaves.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The plant's very heavy leaf substance offers some resistance to slugs, though standard slug management practices are still advisable in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | golden yellow heavily rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted, deeply wavy |
| Flower scape height | 15–24 in (38.1–61.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | brighter yellow in spring |
| Notable characteristics | wavy margins, very heavy substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3975