H. ‘Blue Beetle’
Hosta ‘Blue Beetle’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, this medium-sized cultivar was developed from an open pollination of Hosta 'Cinnamon Sticks'. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with dark purple petioles that extend into the leaf blade, combined with purple scapes that contrast with the foliage.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Blue Beetle' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 11 inches (27.9 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, where its blue-green coloration remains most intense. The medium size and rounded, lightly wavy leaves make it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover in shaded beds, pairing well with ferns or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 11–12 in (27.9–30.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | blue-green with purple petioles into the leaf |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Cinnamon Sticks' — H. ‘Cinnamon Sticks’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Awakening Angel’ (2005)
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #577. How we check this data.