H. ‘Sarah Jane’
Hosta ‘Sarah Jane’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1997, *Hosta* 'Sarah Jane' is a sport of the widely grown *H.* 'Gold Standard'. This medium-sized cultivar is visually defined by its medium green leaves with broad, yellow-gold margins that are slightly rippled, creating a distinct contrast against the darker leaf center.
In the Garden
'Sarah Jane' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and spreading to 72 inches (182.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for gold-margined hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade perennials. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or for mid-border placement in woodland gardens.
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. Like most hostas, 'Sarah Jane' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 72 in (182.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | medium green with .75in (1.9cm) wide, yellow gold, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 26–29 in (66.0–73.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Gold Standard' — H. ‘Gold Standard’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
- H. ‘Tokudama Flavocircinalis’ (1987)
- H. ‘Alex’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4943