H. ‘Blazing Saddles’
Hosta ‘Blazing Saddles’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-4b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, Hosta 'Blazing Saddles' is a large, mound-forming cultivar derived from a H. 'Beatrice' seedling as pod parent and H. 'Blue Umbrellas' as pollen parent. It is visually distinctive for its broad, blue-green leaves with wide, creamy white margins and a glaucous bloom on the upper surface.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a substantial mound reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 44 inches (111.8 cm) in diameter, with individual leaves measuring 9 inches (22.9 cm) long and 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf centers contrast well with the white margins. Suitable companions include ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials; its large size makes it appropriate for mid-border or as a specimen in woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 44 in (111.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | dark green with .75in (1.9cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Beatrice' seedling
- Pollen parent: H. 'Blue Umbrellas' — H. ‘Blue Umbrellas’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-4b, large size):
- H. ‘Splendid Sarah’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lakeside Prophecy Fulfilled’ (2006)
- H. ‘Christmas Pageant’ (2000)
- H. ‘Iceberg’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lakeside Breaking News’ (2000)
- H. ‘Laura’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #559. How we check this data.