H. ‘Joybells’
Hosta ‘Joybells’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Minks.
| Year registered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | E. Minks |
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1980 by E. Minks, this large hosta cultivar resulted from a cross between *Hosta* 'Frances Williams' (pod parent) and *Hosta* 'Sunlight Sister' (pollen parent). 'Joybells' is visually distinctive for its green leaves with broad, light yellow, undulating margins and cordate leaf bases.
In the Garden
'Joybells' reaches a mature spread of approximately 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 24 inches (61.0 cm), placing it in the large size class. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for gold-margined hostas, which may scorch in excessive sun. The substantial leaves, measuring up to 18 inches (45.7 cm) long and 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide with seven vein pairs, make this cultivar effective as a specimen or in mixed shade borders alongside ferns and woodland perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, 'Joybells' is susceptible to slug and deer damage and may benefit from protective measures in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | light yellow large undulations margins |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Frances Williams' — H. ‘Frances Williams’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Sunlight Sister' — H. ‘Sunlight Sister’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Golden Maple’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2916