H. ‘Blue Genes’
Hosta ‘Blue Genes’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2007, Hosta 'Blue Genes' is a medium-sized hybrid derived from a cross between H. 'High Kicker' and H. 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'. The cultivar is visually distinctive for its intensely blue-green, broadly ovate leaves with flat margins, a lightly cupped form, and moderate corrugation, with a glaucous bloom on the undersides.
In the Garden
'Blue Genes' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching approximately 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf color is most pronounced. The substantial foliage pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials; its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts or as a specimen in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable in gardens where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | intensely blue-green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly cupped, moderately corrugated |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'High Kicker' — H. ‘High Kicker’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' — H. ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Blue Buns’ (2007)
- H. ‘Clouded Skies’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #610. How we check this data.