H. ‘Blue Belle’
Hosta ‘Blue Belle’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Smith & BHHS.
| Year registered | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | E. Smith & BHHS |
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1988 by E. Smith and the BHHS, Hosta 'Blue Belle' is a small-sized cultivar derived from the H. Tardiana Group. It is visually distinctive for its cordate, blue-green leaves with smooth margins, each measuring 5 inches (12.7 cm) long and 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) wide, and bearing eight vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Blue Belle' is best suited to partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage retains its color most effectively. With a mature diameter of 22 inches (55.9 cm) and a height of 16 inches (40.6 cm), it forms a compact, rounded clump. Its small size makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, front-of-border placements, or container cultivation; it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Blue Belle' 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 | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.75 in (9.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Flower scape height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. Tardiana Group
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Blue Belle’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Wedding Belle Blues’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Danube’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Skies’ (1988)
- H. ‘Brother Ronald’ (1988)
- H. ‘Curlew’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #578. How we check this data.