H. ‘June Beauty’
Hosta ‘June Beauty’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Wayside Gardens.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Wayside Gardens |
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by Wayside Gardens, 'June Beauty' is a large hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its gray-green leaves with slight undulating margins and cordate (heart-shaped) bases, combined with variegated foliage.
In the Garden
'June Beauty' reaches a mature spread of approximately 41 inches (104 cm) and a height of 24 inches (61 cm), making it suitable as a specimen or mid-border plant in partial to full shade. Its substantial leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The plant's size and leaf texture make it effective for massing or as a ground cover in shaded areas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'June Beauty' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; regular monitoring and protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 41 in (104.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | gray green slight undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Colossal’ (1977)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2940