H. ‘Xanadu Paisley’
Hosta ‘Xanadu Paisley’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, 'Xanadu Paisley' is a sport of an unnamed parent, producing a medium-sized mound of variegated foliage. Its leaves are light green with slightly rippled margins, displaying a subtle splash pattern; the upper surface is slightly shiny while the underside is dull, and the cordate leaf base contributes to a rounded overall form.
In the Garden
This cultivar performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical for hostas, and reaches a mature mound approximately 18 to 24 inches (45 to 60 cm) tall and 30 to 36 inches (75 to 90 cm) wide. Its moderate growth rate and medium size make it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover under deciduous trees. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or astilbes complement its foliage texture and light green variegation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 8.25 in (21 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | light green splashed slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 25–32 in (63.5–81.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘All Jazzed Up’ (2000)
- H. ‘American Beauty’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6202