Hosta 'June Fever' is a striking selection derived from the popular ‘June’ series, known for its refined colour contrast and elegant foliage structure. This cultivar features a brighter yellow centre paired with a noticeably narrower green-blue margin, creating a more vivid and defined variegation than its parent form.

Originating from the Netherlands, ‘June Fever’ is considered relatively sun-tolerant compared to many other variegated hostas, while still performing best in light shade to filtered sunlight. It is a distinctive and easily recognisable cultivar, appreciated for its clarity of colour and strong ornamental presence in shaded garden compositions.

Plant details:

• Plant size: Medium
• Spacing (H × W): 35 × 45 cm
• Leaf size: approx. 14 × 7 cm
• Grow in light shade to full shade, avoid strong direct afternoon sun
• Filtered sunlight best for variegated varieties to maintain colour contrast
• Green & blue hostas: most shade-tolerant
• Yellow varieties: more sun-tolerant
• Direct sun can cause leaf burn and colour fading (especially white/blue types)
• Prefer moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil
• Water thoroughly after planting
• Regular watering needed during first 1–2 growing seasons
• Avoid long periods of dry soil (even drought-tolerant types)
• Slow-growing: takes 2–5 years to reach full size
• Requires sufficient spacing due to mature size
• Generally hardy and low maintenance
• Main pests: slugs, snails, and sometimes deer