H. ‘JenElaine’
Hosta ‘JenElaine’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-8(6a/4a) (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Gold Standard' registered in 2010, 'JenElaine' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its three distinct types of variegation: a greenish-yellow leaf center bordered by dark green and pure white margins. The broadly ovate, lightly cupped leaves measure 8 inches long by 6 inches wide, with 11 vein pairs and slightly rippled edges.
In the Garden
'JenElaine' forms a mound-like clump reaching 20 inches in height and 24 inches in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where its three-tone variegation remains most stable. The plant's medium size and compact habit make it suitable for border fronts, shade gardens, or as an accent among ferns and other shade perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'JenElaine' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow with .5 to .75in (1.3 to 1.9cm) wide, Dark green, pure white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped, lightly corugated |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | center turns more golden in the fall |
| Notable characteristics | Unusual 3 kinds of variegation |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Gold Standard' — H. ‘Gold Standard’
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2853