H. ‘Astral Bliss’
Hosta ‘Astral Bliss’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, Hosta 'Astral Bliss' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its intensely blue-green foliage that retains color well into October. The leaves are lanceolate with tapered bases, exhibiting a very glaucous bloom on both surfaces, and display light twisting with moderate folding and waviness.
In the Garden
'Astral Bliss' forms a dense, upright flared mound reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 26 inches (66 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation. It thrives in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials. The heavy leaf substance contributes to its durability in the landscape.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The heavy substance provides some resistance to slug damage, though standard slug control measures are recommended in moist conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.3 in (21.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | very glaucous bloom on top; very glaucous bloom underneath; lightly twisted, moderately folded, moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 22–25 in (55.9–63.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Very intense blue upright flared mound, color holds well into October, heavy substance. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Astral Bliss’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Silver Tongued Devil’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Hearts’ (2009)
- H. ‘Andorian’ (2009)
- H. ‘Azuretini’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bippity Boppity Blue’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #335. How we check this data.