H. ‘Justice’
Hosta ‘Justice’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2003, *Hosta* 'Justice' is a sport of *H. nigrescens* 'Elatior' and is distinguished by its large, upright mound of blue-green leaves with creamy yellow and white flat margins, the central leaf surfaces often misted and streaked with lighter tones. The broadly ovate, lightly cupped and corrugated leaves reach 12 inches (30.5 cm) in length and 8 inches (20.3 cm) in width, with 12 to 14 vein pairs, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a thin glaucous bloom beneath.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 60 inches (152.4 cm) and a height of 24 inches (61.0 cm), 'Justice' forms a substantial, upright clump suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its tall scapes, reaching 36 to 60 inches (91.4 to 152.4 cm), produce lavender flowers in midsummer. The bold variegation and large scale make it an effective specimen or accent plant in woodland borders and mixed shade beds, where it pairs well with ferns and other broad-leaved perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, 'Justice' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in gardens where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | medium green, misted and streaked with creamy yellow and white flat margins; slightly shiny on top; thin glaucous bloom underneath; lightly cupped and lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 36–60 in (91.4–152.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | streaking is more gold in spring |
| Notable characteristics | large mound of heavily variegated foliage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. nigrescens 'Elatior' — H. ‘Elatior’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Justice’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Generous Jeff’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Pete's Design’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Pete's Multi Color’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Status Quo’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Supreme Court Justice’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Total Justice’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Bluebeard's Castle’ (2003)
- H. ‘Color Parade’ (2003)
- H. ‘Delta Pride’ (2003)
- H. ‘Fire and Brimstone’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2955