H. ‘Birchwood Parky's Blue’
Hosta ‘Birchwood Parky's Blue’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Shaw & AHS.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Shaw & AHS |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by Shaw and the American Hosta Society, 'Birchwood Parky's Blue' is a medium-sized hosta of unknown parentage. It is distinguished by its deep blue-green leaves with a prominent glaucous bloom on the upper surface, creating a muted, powdery appearance.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a compact mound 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall and 23 inches (58.4 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the middle of a shaded border or as a specimen in a woodland garden. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue coloration is most pronounced, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its moderate size also allows for container cultivation in typical hosta-growing zones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many blue-leaved hostas, 'Birchwood Parky's Blue' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top |
| Flower scape height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Carder Blue’ (1986)
- H. ‘Blue Horizon’ (1985)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #523. How we check this data.