H. ‘Julia’
Hosta ‘Julia’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1994 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Fortunei Hyacinthina', 'Julia' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with creamy white margins. The foliage is slightly shiny above with a glaucous bloom beneath, and the leaf base is rounded.
In the Garden
'Julia' reaches a mature diameter of approximately 32 inches (81.3 cm) and a height of 16 inches (40.6 cm), with a semi-upright growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials such as heucheras. Its compact size makes it suitable for container cultivation or edging in shaded borders.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Julia' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so monitor and protect accordingly.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.38 in (11.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.25 in (10.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | dark green with .38in (1.0cm) wide, creamy white, smooth margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24–36 in (61.0–91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Fortunei Hyacinthina' — H. ‘Fortunei Hyacinthina’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Julia’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Julia Ariana’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Zager's White Edge’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2929