H. ‘Lady Jane’
Hosta ‘Lady Jane’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Jane Ward', 'Lady Jane' was registered in 2005 and is classified as a large-sized cultivar. It is visually distinctive for its glossy dark green leaf margins with a slightly rippled texture, contrasting with a lighter center, and its upright, substantial habit.
In the Garden
'Lady Jane' forms a dense, upright clump reaching approximately 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 50 inches (127 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border. It thrives in partial to full shade and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size and bold foliage make it less suited for container culture.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Lady Jane' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 50 in (127 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | dark green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; wavy |
| Flower scape height | 36–39 in (91.4–99.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | glossy dark green |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Jane Ward' — H. ‘Jane Ward’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Ben’ (2015)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3131