H. ‘Cherries Jubilee’

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Hosta ‘Cherries Jubilee’ is a registered cultivar () .

Year registered2001
Section classIV-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.

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Size and leaf

Clump height14 in (35.6 cm)
Clump width19 in (48.3 cm)
Leaf length6 in (15.2 cm)
Leaf width3 in (7.6 cm)
Vein pairs8
Leafgreen with unstable white streaking flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; flat
Flower scape height22–24 in (55.9–61.0 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #1007. How we check this data.