H. ‘Blue Canopy’
Hosta ‘Blue Canopy’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, this medium-sized cultivar was developed from Hosta 'Dorothy Benedict' and a seedling of the same parent. 'Blue Canopy' is distinguished by its blue-green foliage with slightly rippled margins, a dull surface on both leaf sides, and a cordate leaf base.
In the Garden
'Blue Canopy' forms a mound 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall and 28 inches (71.1 cm) in diameter, with leaves 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the blue coloration is most pronounced. Its medium size and slow growth rate make it suitable for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover beneath deciduous trees. Companion plants might include ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | blue green streaked slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 16–20 in (40.6–50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Dorothy Benedict' seedling — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘All Jazzed Up’ (2000)
- H. ‘American Beauty’ (2000)
- H. ‘Candy Striper’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #589. How we check this data.