Hosta x tardiana 'June Fever' from Jan van den Top
Introduced 2005
This dazzling variety is formed from shiny chartreuse foliage with a few narrow blue-green streaks thrown in for detail. Lavender flowers. Height:15"/37cm Spread:24” / 60cm Hardiness:US zones 3-8 Blooms:June-July Leaf size: 8x5"/20x12cm Common name: Funkia / Plantain Lily
20-07-2006 09:57Potted plants of Hosta 'June Fever' were looking superb in the Darwin PlantSpotters 'greenhouse', despite it being one of the hottest summers we've known.
By Miriam Young
These plants are growing in a sheltered polytunnel, so although temperatures and humidity were high, they weren't exposed to direct sunlight.
This picture taken on 18th July 2006 captures the bright glow that is the trademark of H. 'June Fever'.
The Breeder
Jan van den Top By Miriam Young
Following a dream led Jan van den Top to become the first commercial breeder of Hosta and Heuchera in The Netherlands.
The Story Behind the Plant
What's in a name? By Miriam Young
'June Fever's gleaming foliage is quite unmistakeable, yet the plant itself was initially a subject of mistaken identity.
Growing Tips
All you need to know By Arie Blom How to keep 'June Fever' at its brilliant best? Arie's here with handy words of advice.
