H. ‘Sweet Jill’
Hosta ‘Sweet Jill’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Benedict.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Benedict |
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by R. Benedict, this small hosta cultivar is a sport of a cross between Hosta plantaginea and a hybrid of Hosta 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa'. 'Sweet Jill' is visually distinctive for its green leaves with cream to white margins, a pattern reversed from the typical green-centered, white-margined sport: the leaf center is cream to white, bordered by a 0.5-inch (1.3 cm) wide chartreuse green margin.
In the Garden
Mature plants reach 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 14 inches (35.6 cm) in diameter, placing 'Sweet Jill' in the small size class. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the variegation remains crisp, and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella. Its compact habit makes it suitable for container culture, rock gardens, or the front of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Sweet Jill' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Flower scape height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of (H. plantaginea x hybrid of H.' Tokudama Aureonebulosa') — H. ‘Tokudama Aureonebulosa’
In the registry, its sport parent H. ‘Tokudama Aureonebulosa’ is itself a sport of H. ‘Tokudama’.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Paul's Glory’ (1987)
- H. ‘Silver Tiara’ (1988)
- H. ‘June’ (1991)
- H. ‘Striptease’ (1991)
- H. ‘Champagne’ (1994)
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5575. How we check this data.