H. ‘Katrina Jo’
Hosta ‘Katrina Jo’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1998, 'Katrina Jo' is a small hosta hybridized from *Hosta* 'Spritzer'. It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with light greenish yellow, slightly rippled margins, combined with a red scape and a notably fast growth rate for its size class.
In the Garden
'Katrina Jo' reaches a mature diameter of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 20 inches (50.8 cm), with an upright growth habit. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, and its small size makes it appropriate for containers, rock gardens, or the front of a border. Companion plants might include ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials that complement its gold-margined foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage, and deer are known to browse hostas, so monitoring or protective measures are advisable.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | light greenish yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 32–40 in (81.3–101.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Spritzer' — H. ‘Spritzer’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Katrina Jo’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Libby’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2979