H. ‘Blue Betty Lou’
Hosta ‘Blue Betty Lou’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by C. Owens.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | C. Owens |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by C. Owens, 'Blue Betty Lou' is a large blue-green hosta distinguished by its broad, heavily textured leaves with a pronounced glaucous bloom and slightly undulating margins. The substantial foliage, reaching 10 inches in length and 9 inches in width with 16 pairs of veins, forms a dense, rounded mound.
In the Garden
'Blue Betty Lou' reaches a mature height of 25 inches (63.5 cm) and spreads to 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a specimen or in mixed perennial borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones. The blue-green foliage pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials; its large size also makes it effective as a groundcover in woodland settings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most blue-leaved hostas, 'Blue Betty Lou' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage accordingly.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | blue slight undulations margins; glaucous bloom on top |
| Flower scape height | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Blue Betty Lou’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Chesapeake Bay’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Hallelujah’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #580