H. ‘Love Joy’
Hosta ‘Love Joy’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1980 by P. Aden, this large cultivar resulted from a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Fascination'. 'Love Joy' is distinguished by its variegated foliage, featuring streaked margins on leaves that measure 16 inches (40.6 cm) in length and 7 inches (17.8 cm) in width, with six pairs of veins.
In the Garden
'Love Joy' forms a substantial clump reaching 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height, with scapes rising to 40 inches (101.6 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for variegated hostas, and is well-suited to woodland borders or shaded perennial beds. Its large size makes it appropriate as a specimen plant or in the middle to back of a mixed border, where it pairs effectively with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, protection from slugs and deer may be necessary in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Flower scape height | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Fascination' — H. ‘Fascination’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Banana Sundae’ (1980)
- H. ‘Color Accord’ (1982)
- H. ‘Fragrant Candelabra’ (1982)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3531