H. ‘Tornado Glenn’
Hosta ‘Tornado Glenn’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2006, *Hosta* 'Tornado Glenn' is a small-sized cultivar resulting from a self-cross of *H. 'Swoosh'*. It is visually distinctive for its ovate, green leaves with white margins that are streaked with greenish-white and greenish-yellow, and for its slightly rippled leaf surfaces.
In the Garden
With a mature diameter of 29 inches (73.7 cm) and height of 13 inches (33.0 cm), this small hosta is well-suited for the front of a shaded border or rock garden. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs effectively with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*. Its compact size also makes it suitable for container culture.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 29 in (73.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.75 in (7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | streaked with greenish-white and greenish yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly folded |
| Flower scape height | 30–34 in (76.2–86.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | high percentage of streaked offspring |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Swoosh' — H. ‘Swoosh’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Swoosh' — H. ‘Swoosh’
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. ‘Fragrant Mist’ (2006)
- H. ‘London Fog’ (2006)
- H. ‘Miss Missey’ (2006)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5772