H. ‘Blue Beauty’
Hosta ‘Blue Beauty’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Shaw & AHS.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Shaw & AHS |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by Shaw and the American Hosta Society, 'Blue Beauty' is a large hybrid derived from Hosta sieboldiana. It is distinguished by its substantial, heavily textured blue-green leaves with slight undulations at the margins, forming a broad, dense mound.
In the Garden
'Blue Beauty' reaches a mature diameter of 50 inches (127.0 cm) and a height of 23 inches (58.4 cm), making it a commanding presence in the shade garden. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue coloration is most pronounced. Pair it with ferns, Heuchera, or other shade-tolerant perennials for contrasting foliage textures; its large size makes it unsuitable for containers.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 50 in (127 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10.25 in (26 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | dark blue green slight undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. sieboldiana
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Blue Beauty’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Something Blue’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Birchwood Blue’ (1986)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
- H. ‘Ellen F. Weissenberger’ (1986)
- H. ‘Krinkled Joy’ (1986)
- H. ‘Mary Lou’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #576. How we check this data.