H. ‘Jennifer’
Hosta ‘Jennifer’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, *Hosta* 'Jennifer' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinguished by its medium green leaves with broad, creamy white, slightly rippled margins and a compact, mound-like growth habit.
In the Garden
'Hosta' is best suited to partial or dappled shade, where its variegated foliage remains most vibrant. At maturity, it forms a dense mound 8 inches (20.3 cm) tall and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, making it an appropriate choice for the front of a border, rock gardens, or container plantings. Its moderate growth rate and small stature allow it to pair well with other low-growing perennials, such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*.
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; regular monitoring and appropriate deterrents are recommended in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.75 in (4.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium green with 1in (2.5cm) wide, variable creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 22–24 in (55.9–61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2854