H. ‘Blue Hearts’
Hosta ‘Blue Hearts’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Kuenster, AHS.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Kuenster, AHS |
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by R. Kuenster, 'Blue Hearts' is a small hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its nearly round, medium blue-green leaves with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, moderate cupping, and lightly wavy, slightly rippled margins.
In the Garden
'Blue Hearts' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching approximately 7 inches (17.8 cm) in height and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter, with a slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of blue-leaved hostas, and is well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Its small size makes it an excellent companion for miniature ferns, small woodland perennials, or as a container specimen.
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 recommended, as both pests may damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.25 in (13.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.75 in (12.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped, lightly wavy, moderately corrugated |
| Notable characteristics | small blue with some cupping and puckering |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Baby Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Benedict's Jelly Bean’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Butterfly’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Lollipop’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #614. How we check this data.