H. ‘Jujen’

Hosta 'Jujen'
Illustration: The Hosta Farm Editorial Team.

Hosta ‘Jujen’ is a registered cultivar () .

Year registered2002
Section classIII-4a (Medium)

Overview

Registered in 2002, *Hosta* 'Jujen' is a sport of *H.* 'Squash Casserole' distinguished by its green leaves with creamy white margins and a notable seasonal color change. The ovate, cordate-based leaves emerge golden yellow with uneven, slightly rippled creamy margins that transition to green with white margins as the season progresses, creating a two-tone effect.

In the Garden

This medium-sized hosta forms a mound 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its leaf coloration develops most reliably. The moderate size suits it for mid-border positions, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in shaded beds; it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials.

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 advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.

Size and leaf

Clump height10 in (25.4 cm)
Clump width24 in (61 cm)
Leaf length8.5 in (21.6 cm)
Leaf width4.5 in (11.4 cm)
Vein pairs12
Leafgolden yellow with .03 to .5in (0.1 to 1.3cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately wavy and lightly corrugated
Flower scape height18–20 in (45.7–50.8 cm)
Seasonal colour changeemerges greenish yellow, changing to golden yellow
Notable characteristicsseasonal color change; with uneven creamy margin

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4a, medium size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #2927