H. ‘Blue Canoe’

Overview

Registered in 1999 by P. Ruh, *Hosta* 'Blue Canoe' is a small, upright cultivar of unknown parentage. Its distinctive blue-green leaves, which carry a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and have slightly rippled margins, give the plant a narrow, canoe-like appearance that is the source of its name.

In the Garden

'Blue Canoe' reaches a mature diameter of 19 inches (48.3 cm) and a height of 16 inches (40.6 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, and its upright habit makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as an edging plant. The small size also allows for use in containers or troughs, where its glaucous foliage contrasts well with finer-textured companions such as ferns or heucheras.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry periods to maintain consistent soil moisture, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The glaucous leaf coating may be marred by overhead watering or heavy rain; slug and deer damage are possible in typical hosta-growing zones.