H. ‘Justa Gigolo’
Hosta ‘Justa Gigolo’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2003, 'Justa Gigolo' is a medium-sized hosta of unknown parentage on the pollen side, raised from a seedling of Hosta 'Dorothy Benedict' seedling #95-18. Its most distinctive feature is the unstable variegation of the leaf margins, which display streaks of creamy white, white, or lime against a medium green blade.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound 24 inches (61.0 cm) tall and 52 inches (132.1 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical for variegated hostas, and is suitable for the middle of the border or as a specimen plant in woodland gardens. The 7.5-inch (19.1 cm) long, cordate leaves are slightly twisted and wavy, with a lightly rippled margin and a slightly shiny upper surface.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 52 in (132.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | medium green with unstable streaks of creamy white, white or lime slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly twisted and lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 24–42 in (61.0–106.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | breeder plant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling of H. 'Dorothy Benedict' seedling #95-18 — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Blue Mist’ (2003)
- H. ‘Crossroads Hurricane’ (2003)
- H. ‘Crossroads Whirlpool’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2954. How we check this data.