H. ‘Jewel of the Nile’
Hosta ‘Jewel of the Nile’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Dee's Golden Jewel' registered in 2000, 'Jewel of the Nile' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with golden yellow margins. The leaf surface carries a glaucous bloom on both sides, and the cordate leaf base contributes to the plant's upright, substantial form.
In the Garden
This hosta reaches approximately 24 inches (61 cm) in diameter and 28 inches (71 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf centers and gold margins remain most stable. The upright habit and medium size make it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds, paired with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. Typical slug and deer precautions are advisable in gardens where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Dee's Golden Jewel'
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Jewel of the Nile’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Bell Bottom Blues’ (sport)
- H. ‘Pit Bull’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Alex’ (2008)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2864