H. ‘Jay P. Warren’

Overview

Registered in 2004, this giant hosta cultivar of unknown parentage (with *Hosta montana* as the pod parent) is distinguished by its large, vase-shaped habit and heavily rippled, piecrust-like leaf margins. The broadly ovate, lightly cupped leaves are medium green with pronounced corrugation, reaching 14.5 inches (36.8 cm) in length and 12.5 inches (31.8 cm) in width, with 16 to 17 vein pairs.

In the Garden

With an upright, moderate growth rate reaching 32 inches (81.3 cm) in height and 60 inches (152.4 cm) in spread, 'Jay P. Warren' functions as a substantial specimen plant in partial to dappled shade. Its large scale suits it for use as a backdrop in mixed shade borders or as a focal point in woodland gardens, where its piecrust-edged leaves provide textural contrast against finer-textured ferns or broad-leaved companions such as *Bergenia* or *Rodgersia*. The 32 to 35 inch (81.3 to 88.9 cm) scapes bear white flowers in summer.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Typical hosta-growing zones apply; slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed preventatively.