H. ‘Academy Blue Funnel’
Hosta ‘Academy Blue Funnel’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2008 by an unknown originator, 'Academy Blue Funnel' is a large hosta distinguished by its strongly vase-shaped habit, medium blue-green foliage, and prominent corrugation. The broadly ovate leaves, measuring 11 inches (27.9 cm) long by 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide, are moderately cupped and lightly twisted, with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and 16 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 46 inches (116.8 cm) and a height of 28 inches (71.1 cm), with an upright, moderate growth rate. It performs best in typical hosta-growing zones with partial to full shade, where its blue-green color and rugose texture are most pronounced. The medium green scapes, 19 to 26 inches (48.3 to 66.0 cm) tall, bear lavender flowers in midsummer; it pairs well with ferns or other shade perennials that complement its bold foliage.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry spells to maintain leaf turgor, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the leaves, particularly in damp conditions, though the corrugated surface offers some resistance; deer are known to browse hostas and may require fencing or repellents.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 46 in (116.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped, lightly twisted, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 19–26 in (48.3–66.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Strongly vase-shaped, medium-sized blue with prominent veins and rugosity |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Belle Vernon Pride’ (2008)
- H. ‘Glen Triumph’ (2008)
- H. ‘Abraham Lincoln’ (2009)
- H. ‘Back Bay’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bam Bam Blue’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #83. How we check this data.