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.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
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. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Kong’ (1990)
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
- H. ‘Helen Doriot’ (1982)
- H. ‘Krossa Regal’ (1980)
- H. ‘Cool Change’ (1995)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2933. How we check this data.