H. ‘Pandora’
Hosta ‘Pandora’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2014 from unknown parentage, Hosta 'Pandora' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its intensely twisted and folded leaves with shiny, light green, slightly rippled margins. The central, newest leaves exhibit a distinctive arching blade that tapers to a point, set against a variegated background.
In the Garden
Reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and spreading to 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, 'Pandora' forms a moderate-growing, compact mound suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its glossy foliage contrasts well with finer-textured companions such as ferns or Heuchera. Its small stature makes it an excellent choice for troughs or small-scale woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended, as with most hostas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | light green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, intensely twisted, intensely folded, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 12–24 in (30.5–61.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | shiny light green blade arching to a point on newest central leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Pandora’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Alexizz Madison’ (sport)
- H. ‘Pandora's Stripe’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4213. How we check this data.