H. ‘Fran and Jan’
Hosta ‘Fran and Jan’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by C. Owens.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | C. Owens |
| Section class | III-8(3-1) (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by C. Owens, this medium-sized hosta cultivar produces green leaves with gold margins and a glossy upper surface. The leaf blade measures 10 inches (25.4 cm) long by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide, with nine pairs of veins, and the yellow-green margins provide a clear variegation pattern. The parentage is unknown.
In the Garden
The plant forms a clump 37 inches (94.0 cm) in diameter and 14 inches (35.6 cm) tall, with a scape height of 24 inches (61.0 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and benefits from consistent moisture in well-drained soil. The medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover under deciduous trees, and it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 37 in (94 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | glossy on top |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-8(3-1), medium size):
- H. ‘Gold Haze’ (1988)
- H. ‘Gold Leaf’ (1988)
- H. ‘Goldsmith’ (1988)
- H. ‘Golden Anniversary’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lady Helen’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Spring’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1912