H. ‘Blaue Ruh’
Hosta ‘Blaue Ruh’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by H. Sugita.
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Originator | H. Sugita |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2003 by Japanese breeder H. Sugita, Hosta 'Blaue Ruh' is a large blue-green cultivar notable for its intensely textured foliage and substantial mound-like habit. The leaves are ovate with cordate bases, deeply folded and moderately corrugated, with slightly rippled margins and a dull surface above and below.
In the Garden
'Blaue Ruh' reaches a mature spread of 44 inches (112 cm) and a height of 20 inches (51 cm), forming a dense, moderate-growing mound suited to partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its substantial blue foliage pairs well with fine-textured companions such as ferns, Heuchera, or Carex, and its large size makes it appropriate as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most large-leaved hostas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 44 in (111.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12.25 in (31.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.75 in (19.7 cm) |
| Leaf | blue to blue green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 34.5 in (87.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large size; light blue color |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Alinghi’ (2003)
- H. ‘Brigadier’ (2003)
- H. ‘Lakeside Color Blue’ (2003)
- H. ‘Nate the Great’ (2003)
- H. ‘Tidewater’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #550. How we check this data.