H. ‘Azure Snow’
Hosta ‘Azure Snow’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Ruh |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1991 by P. Ruh, this large blue-green cultivar is a hybrid of Hosta hypoleuca. 'Azure Snow' is distinguished by its substantial, heavily textured leaves with undulating margins and a blue-green coloration that persists well into the growing season.
In the Garden
'Azure Snow' reaches a mature spread of approximately 31 inches (79 cm) and a height of 15 inches (38 cm), making it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in partly shaded beds. It performs best in typical hosta-growing zones with morning sun or dappled light, where its blue tones are most pronounced. The large, corrugated leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade perennials that contrast in texture.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage in damp conditions, though the thick leaves are somewhat resistant; deer will browse the plants if accessible.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12.5 in (31.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.25 in (21 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | blue green several undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 16.5 in (41.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. hypoleuca
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Azure Snow’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Azure Waves’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Blue Tooth’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Hometown Hero’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Lily Blue Eyes’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Mandelbrot Set’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Salty Blue’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Spirit of St Louis’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Tunisian Dream’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Brookwood Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Sea Grotto’ (1991)
- H. ‘Sky Kissed’ (1991)
- H. ‘Blue Gown’ (1992)
- H. ‘Blue Plisse’ (1990)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #368. How we check this data.