H. ‘Blue Jay’
Hosta ‘Blue Jay’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Benedict.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Benedict |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by R. Benedict, this medium-sized cultivar resulted from self-pollination of Hosta 'Dorset Blue'. It is visually distinctive for its intensely blue-green leaf margins and cordate leaf bases, with leaves measuring 7 inches (17.8 cm) long by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide and bearing 8 to 9 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Blue Jay' reaches a mature height of 10 inches (25.4 cm) and spreads to 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the middle of a shaded border or as a groundcover in partial to full shade. Its blue-green foliage pairs well with yellow-leaved hostas or ferns for contrast. The plant's compact size also suits rock gardens or small woodland settings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most blue-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug damage and should be monitored in damp conditions; deer may browse the foliage where populations are high.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Flower scape height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Dorset Blue' — H. ‘Dorset Blue’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Dorset Blue' — H. ‘Dorset Blue’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Blue Jay’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Endearing Endeavor’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue June’ (1987)
- H. ‘Bonnie’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #621. How we check this data.