H. ‘Blue Magic’
Hosta ‘Blue Magic’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2013 as a sport of Hosta 'Blue Angel', 'Blue Magic' is a large, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its medium blue-green leaves with gold margins and highly variable yellow streaking. The broadly ovate, cordate-based foliage measures 10.2 inches (25.9 cm) long by 7.1 inches (18.0 cm) wide, with 12 vein pairs, lightly wavy margins, and a slightly shiny upper surface.
In the Garden
'Blue Magic' forms a dense mound 9.8 inches (24.9 cm) tall and 29.5 inches (74.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf color and gold margins are most pronounced. The scapes reach 27.6 to 31.5 inches (70.1 to 80.0 cm) in height, bearing medium blue-green flowers. This cultivar pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials; its large size makes it unsuitable for containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9.8 in (24.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 29.5 in (74.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.2 in (25.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.1 in (18 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green streaked yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 27.6–31.5 in (70.1–80.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | leaf colour and very variable leaf streaking |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Blue Angel' — H. ‘Blue Angel’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Cosmic Dreamer’ (2013)
- H. ‘Cosmic Miss Fertile’ (2013)
- H. ‘Cosmic Secret’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #631. How we check this data.