H. ‘Julia Ariana’
Hosta ‘Julia Ariana’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2003, this small sport of *Hosta* 'Julia' is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with creamy white margins and unstable yellow streaking in the center. The upright, compact mound reaches 10.5 inches (26.7 cm) in height and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate.
In the Garden
'Julia Ariana' performs best in partial to dappled shade, where its variegated foliage remains most stable. Its small size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. Pair with fine-textured shade plants such as ferns or *Heuchera* for contrast.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, especially in containers. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Foliage is moderately susceptible to slug damage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium green with unstable streaks of yellow and creamy white with .06 to .25in (0.2 to 0.6cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderatedly veined and lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 28–30 in (71.1–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | streaked medium green with creamy white margin |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Julia' — H. ‘Julia’
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 #2930