H. ‘Abiqua Blue Madonna’
Hosta ‘Abiqua Blue Madonna’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Walden West.
| Year registered | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Walden West |
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1988 by Walden West, this medium-sized cultivar produces rounded, heavily textured leaves with wide green margins and a distinct blue-green center. The leaf surface is flat and smooth, with 11 pairs of veins, and the plant forms a dense, symmetrical mound.
In the Garden
Reaching approximately 11 inches (28 cm) in height and 30 inches (76 cm) in diameter, 'Abiqua Blue Madonna' is well-suited for the middle of a shaded border or as a specimen in a woodland garden. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf centers remain most pronounced. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials complement its form.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.75 in (14.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | flat and smooth on top |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #59. How we check this data.