H. ‘Judi's Joy’
Hosta ‘Judi's Joy’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2003 as a sport of an unnamed parent, 'Judi's Joy' is a small hosta distinguished by its unstable variegation: blue-green leaves display irregular mottling and blotching of gold and white, with veins often remaining green in lighter leaf areas. The leaf surface is deeply corrugated and slightly shiny above, with a glaucous bloom beneath, and the margins are slightly rippled.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its unstable variegation is most pronounced. Suitable companions include ferns, heucheras, and other small hostas; its compact size makes it appropriate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended for typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium green with unstable mottling and blotching with gold and white; in some leaves it is confluen slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 18–21 in (45.7–53.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | puckered; speckled; veins often green in light leaf areas |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘An Old Smoothie’ (2003)
- H. ‘Dreamland’ (2003)
- H. ‘Faux Finish’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2922