H. ‘Joseph’

Overview

Registered in 1990 by Kuk's Forest Nursery, *Hosta* 'Joseph' is a small, variegated sport of *Hosta* 'Josephine'. Its leaves are distinguished by dark green margins and glossy upper surfaces, with eight pairs of veins per leaf.

In the Garden

This cultivar reaches a mature size of approximately 11 inches (27.9 cm) in height and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and pairs well with small ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials of similar scale.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Joseph' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.