H. ‘Jerry's Jest’

Overview

Registered in 2010, *Hosta* 'Jerry's Jest' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'Rosedale Shady Lady' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves edged with white margins, which also display variable tones of green, yellow, and occasional blue, creating a vivid, multicolored effect.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a mound 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its compact size suits the front of borders, woodland gardens, or shaded rockeries. The ovate, flat leaves with rounded bases and slightly shiny upper surfaces provide textural contrast when paired with ferns or fine-leaved perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Jerry's Jest' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.