H. ‘Jay P. Warren’
Hosta ‘Jay P. Warren’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, this giant hosta cultivar of unknown parentage (with Hosta montana as the pod parent) is distinguished by its large, vase-shaped habit and heavily rippled, piecrust-like leaf margins. The broadly ovate, lightly cupped leaves are medium green with pronounced corrugation, reaching 14.5 inches (36.8 cm) in length and 12.5 inches (31.8 cm) in width, with 16 to 17 vein pairs.
In the Garden
With an upright, moderate growth rate reaching 32 inches (81.3 cm) in height and 60 inches (152.4 cm) in spread, 'Jay P. Warren' functions as a substantial specimen plant in partial to dappled shade. Its large scale suits it for use as a backdrop in mixed shade borders or as a focal point in woodland gardens, where its piecrust-edged leaves provide textural contrast against finer-textured ferns or broad-leaved companions such as Bergenia or Rodgersia. The 32 to 35 inch (81.3 to 88.9 cm) scapes bear white flowers in summer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Typical hosta-growing zones apply; slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed preventatively.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14.5 in (36.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 12.5 in (31.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 17 |
| Leaf | medium green heavily rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped and lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 32–35 in (81.3–88.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large vase-shaped, piecrusted hosta with white flowers |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. montana
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘Empress Wu’ (2008)
- H. ‘Green Dragonet’ (1999)
- H. ‘Armani’ (2015)
- H. ‘King James’ (1992)
- H. ‘Niagara Falls’ (1991)
- H. ‘Komodo Dragon’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2841. How we check this data.