H. ‘Joseph’
Hosta ‘Joseph’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Kuk's Forest Nursery.
| Year registered | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Kuk's Forest Nursery |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
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.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.75 in (12.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | glossy on top |
| Flower scape height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Josephine' — H. ‘Josephine’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Joseph’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Fandango’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Bridegroom’ (1990)
- H. ‘Spartan Gem’ (1989)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Nicola’ (1984)
- H. ‘Sweet Winifred’ (1984)
- H. ‘Betty’ (1983)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2910