H. ‘Blue Monday’

Overview

Registered in 1998, Hosta 'Blue Monday' is a small-sized cultivar resulting from a cross between H. 'PeeDee Gray Mulkin' (seed parent) and H. 'Popo' (pollen parent). Its primary distinction lies in the medium blue-green leaf margins that frame the leaf blade, producing a muted, cool-toned appearance typical of blue-leaved hostas.

In the Garden

'Blue Monday' reaches a mature spread of approximately 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) and a height of 6–8 inches (15–20 cm), forming a compact clump suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green coloration holds best, and pairs well with small ferns, heucheras, or fine-textured groundcovers like Vinca minor. Its small stature makes it an excellent candidate for troughs or mixed shade containers.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; regular monitoring and protective measures are recommended in typical hosta-growing zones.