H. ‘Aristocrat’

Overview

A sport of *Hosta* 'Hadspen Blue' registered in 1997, 'Aristocrat' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its intensely blue-green leaves with wide, creamy white margins. The leaf surface carries a glaucous bloom on both sides, and the cordate leaf base contributes to the mound-like habit.

In the Garden

'Aristocrat' reaches a mature height of 12 inches (30.5 cm) and spreads to 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter, forming a compact mound with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf color and white margins remain most distinct. The 14 to 18 inch (35.6 to 45.7 cm) scapes bear lavender flowers in midsummer. This cultivar pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials of similar scale.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Aristocrat' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.