H. ‘Xanadu’
Hosta ‘Xanadu’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Island Charm' registered in 2000, 'Xanadu' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with creamy white margins. The leaf blade measures 4 inches (10.2 cm) long and 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide, with six vein pairs, a cordate base, and a dull surface on both sides; the creamy white margin is 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide, surrounding a slightly blue-green central area.
In the Garden
'Xanadu' reaches a mature diameter of 14 inches (35.6 cm) and a height of 7 inches (17.8 cm), forming a compact mound with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and is well-suited for small garden spaces, rock gardens, or container cultivation. Companion plants that appreciate similar conditions include ferns, heucheras, and small woodland perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While generally low-maintenance, 'Xanadu' may require protection from slugs and deer in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 16–18 in (40.6–45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Island Charm' — H. ‘Island Charm’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (2000)
- H. ‘Clifford's Stingray’ (2000)
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
- H. ‘White Christmas’ (1999)
- H. ‘Lakeside Cupcake’ (1998)
- H. ‘Loyalist’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6201