H. ‘Jazzy’
Hosta ‘Jazzy’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
A sport of a seedling of Hosta 'Fascination', 'Jazzy' was registered in 2000. This small cultivar is visually defined by its light green leaves with a broad, creamy white margin that is slightly rippled, creating a clear, contrasting variegation.
In the Garden
'Jazzy' forms a compact mound reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small size makes it well-suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It pairs effectively with other small shade perennials such as Heuchera or ferns.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage, and deer will browse the leaves if accessible.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | light green with .75in (1.9cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 8–12 in (20.3–30.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Fascination' seedling — H. ‘Fascination’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Flame’ (2004)
- H. ‘Minuteman’ (1994)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Amy's Hope’ (2000)
- H. ‘Avalanche’ (2000)
- H. ‘Christmas Tree Gala’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2845. How we check this data.