H. ‘Cherries Jubilee’
Hosta ‘Cherries Jubilee’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Cherry Berry' registered in 2001, 'Cherries Jubilee' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with white margins and unstable white streaking. Its purple scapes and upright growth habit further set it apart within the *Hosta* genus.
In the Garden
'Cherries Jubilee' reaches a mature diameter of 19 inches (48.3 cm) and a height of 14 inches (35.6 cm), making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its slow growth rate and compact size also make it an excellent choice for small-space gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slugs and deer may occasionally browse the foliage, the plant's small size and upright habit can reduce vulnerability compared to larger-leaved cultivars.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | green with unstable white streaking flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 22–24 in (55.9–61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Cherry Berry' — H. ‘Cherry Berry’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Alley Oop’ (2001)
- H. ‘Bacon and Eggs’ (2001)
- H. ‘Javelin’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1007