H. ‘Bippity Boppity Blue’
Hosta ‘Bippity Boppity Blue’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, 'Bippity Boppity Blue' is a small blue-green hosta originating from a seedling of unknown parentage. Its distinctive appearance combines the compact, blue-leaf character of the Tardiana group with a notably faster growth rate, producing a mound of ovate, lightly cupped and twisted leaves with flat margins and a slightly shiny upper surface.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a compact mound 14 inches (35.6 cm) in diameter and 7 inches (17.8 cm) tall, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where its blue-green coloration is most pronounced. Suitable companions include ferns, heucheras, and other small woodland perennials; its small size also makes it appropriate for container culture or the front of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, particularly on the tender new foliage.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.75 in (9.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted; lightly folded; lightly corrugated; lightly wavy; intensely flat |
| Flower scape height | 12–18 in (30.5–45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | a small Tardiana look with a quicker growth rate. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling of unknown parentage
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. ‘Astral Bliss’ (2009)
- H. ‘Azuretini’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #517. How we check this data.