H. ‘Bix Blues’
Hosta ‘Bix Blues’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, this medium-sized cultivar resulted from a cross between Hosta 'Halcyon' (pod parent) and Hosta 'Elegans' (pollen parent). 'Bix Blues' is visually distinctive for its medium blue-green leaves with slightly rippled margins and a glaucous bloom on the upper surface, forming a dense, rounded mound.
In the Garden
'Bix Blues' reaches a mature spread of 48 inches (121.9 cm) and a height of 18 inches (45.7 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the glaucous bloom is best preserved. Its compact, mounded habit makes it suitable for the middle of a shaded border or as a groundcover under deciduous trees; companion plants include ferns, Heuchera, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs and deer, though monitoring is advisable in high-pressure areas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | medium blue green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 21–25 in (53.3–63.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Halcyon' — H. ‘Halcyon’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Elegans'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Carolina Blue’ (2000)
- H. ‘Deane's Dream’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #534. How we check this data.