H. ‘Journey's End’
Hosta ‘Journey's End’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-6a (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, 'Journey's End' is a giant sport distinguished by its large, broadly ovate leaves of blue-green with wide, dark green margins that exhibit slight rippling. The leaf surface is dull on top with a glaucous bloom underneath, and the yellow leaf center transitions to a dark green border measuring 1 to 3 inches (2.5 to 7.6 cm) wide.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a substantial mound 24 inches (61 cm) tall and 52 inches (132 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for use as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage and dark green margins develop optimal coloration. The large leaf size and dense habit pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast in texture.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the large leaves are susceptible to damage from both pests.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 52 in (132.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | yellow with 1 to 3in (2.5 to 7.6cm) wide, dark green, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 32–34 in (81.3–86.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | a light green streaky area appears where the green margin overlaps the yellow center |
| Plant patent | PP16,895 |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-6a, giant size):
- H. ‘Continental Divide’ (2008)
- H. ‘Lean on Me’ (2008)
- H. ‘Transformer’ (2009)
- H. ‘Fran Godfrey’ (2004)
- H. ‘Simply Sharon’ (2004)
- H. ‘Viva Las Vegas’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2914. How we check this data.