H. ‘Julie Wheeler’

Overview

Registered in 2009 from the breeding work of an unnamed hybridizer, *Hosta* 'Julie Wheeler' is a large, upright cultivar notable for its blue-green leaves with white margins that display irregular mottling and creamy white streaking. The foliage is further distinguished by a dull, glaucous bloom on the undersides, variegated flower scapes, and variegated seed pods.

In the Garden

Reaching a mature spread of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 28 inches (71.1 cm), 'Julie Wheeler' forms a substantial, upright clump suited to partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its moderate growth rate and bold leaf texture make it an effective specimen or accent plant in woodland borders and shaded beds, where its variegated scapes and pods provide extended seasonal interest.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, this cultivar may be susceptible to slug damage; monitor foliage and manage as needed.