H. ‘Bitsy Blue’
Hosta ‘Bitsy Blue’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, this small blue-green hosta originated from a cross between Hosta 'Indigo' (seed parent) and a seedling of Hosta 'Bitsy Green' (pollen parent). 'Bitsy Blue' is distinguished by its narrow, lance-shaped leaves that measure 5 inches (12.7 cm) long and 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) wide, displaying a medium blue-green coloration with slightly lighter margins.
In the Garden
'Bitsy Blue' reaches a mature size typical of small hostas, forming a compact clump suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, though it can tolerate some morning sun in cooler climates. Its small stature and blue foliage make it an effective companion for golden or chartreuse-leaved plants such as Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' or small ferns.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Bitsy Blue' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 1.25 in (3.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Indigo' — H. ‘Indigo’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Bitsy Green' seedling — H. ‘Bitsy Green’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Amethyst Chip’ (2000)
- H. ‘Green Lama’ (2000)
- H. ‘Kiwi Jordan’ (2000)
- H. ‘Party Favor’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #531. How we check this data.