H. ‘Blue Dragon Wings’

Overview

Registered in 2002, *Hosta* 'Blue Dragon Wings' is a giant-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, with a *Hosta sieboldiana* hybrid as its pod parent. It is visually distinguished by its intensely blue-green, broadly ovate leaves with a metallic sheen on the upper surface, a glaucous bloom beneath, and deeply incised veins that create a pronounced wavy margin.

In the Garden

'Blue Dragon Wings' forms an upright clump reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, with a medium to fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, where its blue-green foliage retains its color. The large, textured leaves make it a suitable specimen for the middle to back of a shaded border, paired with ferns or other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast in form or color.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. The thick leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though monitoring may still be necessary in damp conditions; deer may browse the foliage.