H. ‘Blue Haired Lady’
Hosta ‘Blue Haired Lady’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, Hosta 'Blue Haired Lady' is a medium-sized cultivar notable for its blue-green foliage and distinctive spider-type blooms. The plant forms a dense, mound-like clump with ovate, flat leaves that exhibit a dull upper surface and a glaucous bloom beneath, reaching 9 inches (22.9 cm) in length and 5 inches (12.7 cm) in width with 7 to 9 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
'Blue Haired Lady' reaches a mature diameter of 43 inches (109.2 cm) and a height of 14 inches (35.6 cm), with scapes rising 30 to 34 inches (76.2 to 86.4 cm) above the foliage. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its moderate growth rate makes it suitable for border plantings or as a specimen in woodland gardens. The light-colored spider flowers, borne on green scapes, provide late-season interest and contrast well with darker-leaved companions.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug activity and protect from deer browsing in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 43 in (109.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | slightly blue green flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; Flat |
| Flower scape height | 30–34 in (76.2–86.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | spider blooms in a light color |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. yingeri
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. ‘Bell Bottom Blues’ (2004)
- H. ‘Majordomo’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #612. How we check this data.