Hosta Joyce Trott

Hosta 'Joyce Trott' is certainly a variety of modest size, forming a cluster of lanceolate and variegated leaves with superb variations of cream and green. The centre of the leaf is covered with yellow and white flames, with a margin that is a mix of green and blue-green, which widens over the days. This variety slowly forms pretty clumps with a spreading and elegant habit. Dark lavender flowering in summer. Easy to grow and succeed in damp soil, it is perfect in partial shade, in the company of perennials or even shrubs.

This Hosta is a completely hardy perennial, with a wide and spreading clump habit from spring onwards. It belongs to the Asparagaceae family. The plant will reach a height of 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12in) and 45 cm (18in) in flower, it will spread to a minimum of 40 cm (16in), after several years of cultivation. It forms an ample clump, much wider than it is tall. It is a plant of good longevity, with long deciduous leaves, which are very slender, ending in a small point, with visible veins. The lamina, almost white in the central part, is gradually invaded by margins in two shades of green. Flowering takes place in July-August, in the form of small pendulous bells, grouped towards the top of the peduncles which can reach a height of 60 cm (24in).

The hybrid Hosta 'Joyce Trott' will associate well with many perennials such as astilbes, ferns, epimediums, and Claytonia sibirica, with which it forms beautiful colourful duos that require little maintenance. It will also be valuable when used as a small groundcover, in the company of columbines and painted Japanese ferns, or even small violets. All hostas grow well in pots and can remain in the same container for several years. As long as the foliage is not too dense, watering from the top of the pot can be done. Then place a saucer under the pot to keep the moisture level constant in summer.