H. ‘Gloria Jean’

Overview

Registered in 1999, *Hosta* 'Gloria Jean' is a medium-sized sport of *Hosta* 'Fascination', distinguished by its blue-green leaves with wide, creamy white margins. The leaf surface is slightly shiny above with a glaucous bloom beneath, and the margins are subtly rippled.

In the Garden

'Gloria Jean' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching approximately 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, where the blue-green leaf centers and white margins remain most pronounced. The plant's medium size and compact habit make it suitable for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in mixed perennial beds.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor and manage as needed.