H. ‘Benedict's Jelly Bean’
Hosta ‘Benedict's Jelly Bean’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Kuenster, AHS.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Kuenster, AHS |
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by R. Kuenster (AHS), this small-sized hosta produces a dense mound of blue-green foliage with distinctive wavy, pointed leaf tips. The ovate leaves, measuring 5 inches (12.7 cm) long by 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide, exhibit light cupping, twisting, and waviness along the margins, with 6 to 8 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
Reaching 11 inches (27.9 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter with a moderate growth rate, this cultivar forms a compact, mound-like habit suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for blue-green hostas, and pairs well with small ferns, heucheras, or fine-textured groundcovers. The scapes rise 16 to 20 inches (40.6 to 50.8 cm) above the foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during establishment and throughout the growing season, applying a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended for typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | lightly cupped, lightly twisted, lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 16–20 in (40.6–50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | blue-green with wavy pointed leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Baby Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Butterfly’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Hearts’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Lollipop’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #454. How we check this data.