H. ‘Supreme Court Justice’

Hosta 'Supreme Court Justice'
Illustration: The Hosta Farm Editorial Team.

Hosta ‘Supreme Court Justice’ is a registered cultivar () .

Year registered2015
Section classI-5b

Overview

Registered in 2015 as an open-pollinated seedling of *Hosta* 'Justice', 'Supreme Court Justice' is a giant cultivar distinguished by its very large, dark green leaves with broad, golden yellow margins. The leaf margins are uneven in width, ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 inches (1.3 to 3.8 cm), and exhibit a slight ripple, creating a visual effect similar to that of *Hosta* 'Parhelion'.

In the Garden

With a mature spread of 52 inches (132.1 cm) and height of 32 inches (81.3 cm), 'Supreme Court Justice' commands substantial space in the border or as a specimen. Its upright growth habit and fast growth rate make it suitable for partial shade to dappled sun, where the gold margins hold best. This cultivar pairs well with finer-textured ferns or shade-tolerant perennials that contrast its bold, corrugated foliage.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the large, tender leaves may be attractive to both pests.

Registration data: AHS Registry #5548