H. ‘Jujen’
Hosta ‘Jujen’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-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 height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | golden 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 height | 18–20 in (45.7–50.8 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | emerges greenish yellow, changing to golden yellow |
| Notable characteristics | seasonal color change; with uneven creamy margin |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Squash Casserole' — H. ‘Squash Casserole’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4a, medium size):
- H. ‘Citation’ (1980)
- H. ‘My Cup of Tea’ (2002)
- H. ‘Frozen Margarita’ (2003)
- H. ‘I’m So Pretty’ (2003)
- H. ‘Aliyah's Grace’ (2004)
- H. ‘Mint Julep’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2927