H. ‘Joan Altman’
Hosta ‘Joan Altman’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2011, *Hosta* 'Joan Altman' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its blue-green leaves with greenish gold margins. The foliage exhibits good color contrast, with ovate, lightly cupped leaves that are dull on the upper surface and bear a glaucous bloom beneath.
In the Garden
Reaching 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter, this mound-forming, rhizomatous hosta is suited to partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its compact size makes it appropriate for rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of shaded borders, where it may be paired with small ferns or epimediums. The moderate growth rate allows for gradual establishment without aggressive spread.
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 growth emerges. As with most hostas, protection from deer and slugs may be necessary in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | light green with .25 to 1in (0.6 to 2.5cm) wide, greenish gold, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly cupped, lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 15–18 in (38.1–45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | good color contrast |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘Blitz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cracker Jack’ (2011)
- H. ‘Picasso’ (2011)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2883