H. ‘Jipson Place City Shadows’
Hosta ‘Jipson Place City Shadows’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by K. Anderson.
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Originator | K. Anderson |
| Section class | II-6a (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2016 by K. Anderson as a sport of *Hosta* 'City Lights', 'Jipson Place City Shadows' is a large, upright hosta distinguished by its greenish-yellow leaf centers framed by medium to dark green, flat margins. The contrasting coloration and upright habit with overlapping streaks at the base create a visually prominent display.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 56 inches (142.2 cm) and a height of 24 inches (61.0 cm), with scapes extending 24 to 27 inches (61.0 to 68.6 cm). Its moderate growth rate and upright form suit it for mid-border positions or as a specimen in partial to full shade. The broad, lightly cupped leaves with cordate bases pair well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may require protection from slugs and deer in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 56 in (142.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow with .5 to 1.25in (1.3 to 3.2cm) wide, medium to dark-green, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped both up and down and lightly corrugated overall. |
| Flower scape height | 24–27 in (61.0–68.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Upright with overlapping streaks at the base. Dark margins against yellow center makes a striking display that catches your eye from a distance. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'City Lights' — H. ‘City Lights’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-6a, large size):
- H. ‘Cool as a Cucumber’ (2012)
- H. ‘Stained Glass’ (1999)
- H. ‘Brother Stefan’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lakeside Shore Master’ (1998)
- H. ‘Dream Weaver’ (1996)
- H. ‘Night Shift’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2878