H. ‘Julie Wheeler’
Hosta ‘Julie Wheeler’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
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.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 18 |
| Leaf | dark green mottled with greenish white, and creamy white streaks slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull, glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy, moderated corrugated, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 20–23 in (50.8–58.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | green yellows up as season progresses |
| Notable characteristics | streaking and mottling on leaves, white backed leaves variegated flower scapes and pods |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Tom Gannon' — H. ‘Tom Gannon’
- Pollen parent: seedling
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘At the Ritz’ (2009)
- H. ‘Diane Gray Dalton’ (2009)
- H. ‘Filagree’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2935