H. ‘Just So’
Hosta ‘Just So’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by Paul Aden, this small hosta cultivar resulted from an open pollination of *Hosta* 'Little Aurora' with an unknown pod parent. The plant is visually defined by its compact mound of green leaves with chartreuse yellow-green margins, forming a dense, low rosette.
In the Garden
Reaching only 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) in height and 8 inches (20.3 cm) in diameter, 'Just So' is suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or trough plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with other small perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*. Its diminutive size makes it an excellent candidate for containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage, but the small leaves are less attractive to deer than those of larger hostas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Flower scape height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pollen parent: H. 'Little Aurora' — H. ‘Little Aurora’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Just So’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Dandy Lion’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Green Line’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Not So’ (sport)
- H. ‘Puck’ (sport)
- H. ‘Shere Khan’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Kabitan’ (1987)
- H. ‘Paul's Glory’ (1987)
- H. ‘Silver Tiara’ (1988)
- H. ‘Candle Glow’ (1990)
- H. ‘Cherry Berry’ (1991)
- H. ‘June’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2953