H. ‘Jim Matthews’
Hosta ‘Jim Matthews’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by B. Sligh.
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | B. Sligh |
| Section class | II-6a (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1998 by B. Sligh, this large hosta cultivar is a seedling of *Hosta sieboldiana* crossed with another *H. sieboldiana* selection. It is distinguished by its broad blue-green leaves with wide white margins that are mottled with white, and its upright, moderately growing habit.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Jim Matthews' reaches a mature diameter of approximately 38 inches (96.5 cm) and a height of 15.5 inches (39.4 cm), with scapes rising 15 to 18 inches (38.1 to 45.7 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders. Its large, blue-green leaves with white margins pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage, particularly in damp conditions, and deer may browse the leaves.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15.5 in (39.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.75 in (27.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.75 in (19.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | white mottled with 2in (5.1cm) wide, blue green, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 15–18 in (38.1–45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. sieboldiana
- Pollen parent: H. sieboldiana
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-6a, large size):
- H. ‘Brother Stefan’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lakeside Shore Master’ (1998)
- H. ‘Stained Glass’ (1999)
- H. ‘Dream Weaver’ (1996)
- H. ‘Night Shift’ (1991)
- H. ‘Cool as a Cucumber’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2870