H. ‘Abiqua Blue Edger’
Hosta ‘Abiqua Blue Edger’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Walden West.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Walden West |
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by Walden West, this small blue-green hosta cultivar produces compact mounds of powdery blue-margined leaves. Its most distinctive feature is the heavy blue bloom on the leaf margins, contrasting with the slightly greener leaf center, creating a subtle two-tone effect on the 4-inch (10.2 cm) long by 3.75-inch (9.5 cm) wide leaves.
In the Garden
'Abiqua Blue Edger' forms a dense, low clump reaching 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as a groundcover in partial to full shade. Its small stature and compact habit also suit container plantings. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and other small hostas with contrasting leaf colors.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. This cultivar shows typical hosta susceptibility to slugs and deer, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.75 in (9.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Flower scape height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Abiqua Trumpet’ (1987)
- H. ‘Blue Ice’ (1987)
- H. ‘Blue Line’ (1987)
- H. ‘Eric Smith’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #56. How we check this data.