H. ‘Blazer’
Hosta ‘Blazer’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, Hosta 'Blazer' is a small-sized cultivar derived from a seedling of Hosta 'Galaxy' with an unknown pollen parent. It is visually distinctive for its bright blue-green leaves with wide, pale yellow margins and red petioles.
In the Garden
'Hosta' forms a mound 11 inches (27.9 cm) high and 23 inches (58.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the leaf color remains truest. Its compact size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or containers, and it pairs well with other small perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain consistent soil moisture, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.25 in (10.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | blue-green with .25 to 1.25in (0.6 to 3.2cm) wide, pale yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 15–17 in (38.1–43.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | bright blue-green leaves, wide yellow margins, red petioles |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling of H. 'Galaxy' — H. ‘Galaxy’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Anne’ (2005)
- H. ‘Deliverance’ (2005)
- H. ‘Do Little’ (2005)
- H. ‘Electrocution’ (2005)
- H. ‘Midnight Moon’ (2005)
- H. ‘Patricia’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #558. How we check this data.