H. ‘Academy Cratered Blue’
Hosta ‘Academy Cratered Blue’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2008 by an unknown breeder, 'Academy Cratered Blue' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its nearly round, intensely blue-green leaves with a heavy glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The foliage is moderately cupped and corrugated, forming a dense, mound-like clump with flower scapes that remain largely concealed within the leaf mass.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches 33 inches (83.8 cm) in height and 31 inches (78.7 cm) in diameter at maturity, with a slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue coloration is most pronounced, and is suitable for border fronts, shade gardens, or as a specimen in mixed woodland plantings. Its compact, rounded habit pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, corrugated leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though deer may browse the foliage in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 33 in (83.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 9–13 in (22.9–33.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Medium-sized, blue-green hosta with nearly circular, cupped leaves, with flower scapes that barely protrude beyond the leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Her Eyes Were Blue’ (2008)
- H. ‘Jigger's Gift’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #92. How we check this data.