H. ‘Julie Ann’
Hosta ‘Julie Ann’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Banyai.
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Originator | P. Banyai |
| Registrant | D. Bachik |
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1995 by originator P. Banyai and registrant D. Bachik, 'Julie Ann' is a giant blue-green hosta of unknown parentage. Its most distinctive features are its very large, cordate leaves with slightly rippled margins and dull upper surfaces, combined with a substantial mature spread of over five feet.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 66 inches (167.6 cm) and a height of 29 inches (73.7 cm), with a semi-upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in typical hosta-growing zones, preferring partial to full shade. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or for filling large spaces in woodland gardens, where it pairs well with ferns and 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. As with most large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate deterrents or barriers.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 29 in (73.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 66 in (167.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 12.5 in (31.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | medium blue green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 40–44 in (101.6–111.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Cool Change’ (1995)
- H. ‘Hirao Zeus’ (1997)
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Big and Blue’ (2000)
- H. ‘Kong’ (1990)
- H. ‘Blue Angel’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2933