Hosta 'June'

Hosta 'June': Painterly Elegance in Every Leaf

Refined and radiant, Hosta 'June' enchants with its softly blended foliage—chartreuse centres that mature to gold, flanked by blue-green margins. Each leaf is slightly cupped and textured, creating a luminous effect that shifts with the season. Compact yet impactful, this award-winning cultivar brings subtle artistry and quiet brilliance to shaded spaces. Lavender flowers appear in early summer, rising delicately above the foliage.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 35–45 cm
• Spread: 60–75 cm, forming a graceful, mounded clump
• Flower Colour: Pale lavender
• Flowering Period: Early to midsummer
• Foliage: Cupped, textured leaves with gold to chartreuse centres and soft blue-green margins
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to filtered morning sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

Uses and Benefits: Hosta 'June' is ideal for adding colour and depth to shaded borders, path edges, and underplantings. Its refined habit makes it a natural choice for layering with finer foliage or framing darker-leaved companions. Sun-tolerant in cooler climates, it holds its colouring beautifully through the season and offers strong visual interest well into autumn.

Companion Plants: Pair Hosta 'June' with Brunnera 'Queen of Hearts', whose oversized silver-veined leaves reflect the hosta’s soft tones. Introduce Athyrium 'Ghost' for cool, upright fronds that lend structure and gentle contrast. Complete the scene with Hakonechloa 'All Gold', whose fine, arching blades echo the hosta’s gold hues and add graceful movement.

Care Instructions: Grow in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Water regularly during dry spells and protect from hot afternoon sun. Cut back foliage in early spring and divide every 4–5 years to refresh mature clumps.

History: Hosta 'June' is a sport of 'Halcyon', discovered in England and celebrated worldwide for its graceful colouring and reliable performance. It was named Hosta of the Year in 2001 and remains one of the most admired cultivars for both collectors and casual gardeners.

Final Thoughts: With painterly foliage and quiet sophistication, Hosta 'June' captures the gentle beauty of a woodland garden at its peak—offering season-long colour in every thoughtfully shaped leaf.