H. ‘Birds of Happiness’
Hosta ‘Birds of Happiness’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, 'Birds of Happiness' is a small hosta cultivar derived from a hybrid of Hosta 'Blue Whirls'. It is visually distinctive for its intensely blue-green foliage with a glaucous bloom on the upper surface and slightly rippled leaf margins, contrasting with dull undersides and tapered leaf bases.
In the Garden
This slow-growing hosta reaches a mature spread of approximately 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 24 inches (61.0 cm), making it suitable for the middle to front of shaded borders or woodland gardens. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green color remains most pronounced. Companion plants include ferns, Heuchera, and Tiarella; its small size also makes it appropriate for container culture 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 most blue-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; regular monitoring and protective measures are advisable.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | intensely blue green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; dull underneath |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Blue Whirls' — H. ‘Blue Whirls’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Azure Mediterranean’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue Canoe’ (1999)
- H. ‘Bocka’ (1999)
- H. ‘Hillbilly Blues’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #527. How we check this data.