H. ‘Uju’
Hosta ‘Uju’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2011, *Hosta* 'Uju' is a small, slow-growing sport of *H.* 'Kaleidochrome'. It is visually distinguished by its ovate, dark green leaves with flat, yellow margins approximately 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) wide, and its name derives from the Zulu language.
In the Garden
'HUju' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and pairs well with small ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials of similar stature. Its moderate leaf waviness adds textural interest without dominating the planting.
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, 'Uju' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | dark green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, yellow, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 12–20 in (30.5–50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | stable sport of the mother plant, name is in Zulu |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Kaleidochrome' — H. ‘Kaleidochrome’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘Blitz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cracker Jack’ (2011)
- H. ‘Joan Altman’ (2011)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5873