H. ‘Pandemonium’
Hosta ‘Pandemonium’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by H. Abe.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Originator | H. Abe |
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by Japanese breeder H. Abe, Hosta 'Pandemonium' is a small-sized cultivar notable for its blue-green leaves heavily streaked and mottled with white, a pattern derived from its pod parent Hosta rupifraga. The foliage is broadly ovate with cordate bases, flat margins, and a glaucous bloom on the undersides, while the scape reaches up to 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height.
In the Garden
Reaching a mature diameter of 12 inches (30.5 cm) and a height of 3.5 inches (8.9 cm), this slow-growing mound is suited to partial shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its small size and variegated foliage make it appropriate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders, where it pairs well with fine-textured ferns or small woodland perennials. It also performs well in containers due to its compact habit.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many variegated hostas, protect from slugs and snails, and note that deer may browse the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | green with white streaks and mottled areas flat margins; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Incredible streaked and mottled foliage; very late season of bloom |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. rupifraga
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Time Traveler’ (2010)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Charlotte's Web’ (2009)
- H. ‘Coach Jim Fox’ (2009)
- H. ‘Cotton Candy’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4212. How we check this data.