H. ‘Wily Willy’
Hosta ‘Wily Willy’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1998 by an unknown hybridizer, 'Wily Willy' is a small variegated hosta of unknown parentage. Its most distinctive feature is the combination of very shiny, dark green leaves with flat margins, a tapered base, and reddish purple scapes that rise above the compact mound.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature size of 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, forming a moderate-growing, mound-like clump. It is suitable for partial to full shade conditions typical of hosta-growing zones, and its small stature makes it appropriate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. Companion plants might include small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas that do not overwhelm its compact form.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor regularly and take protective measures if necessary.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | dark green flat margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 13–17 in (33.0–43.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Bridegroom’ (1990)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6148