H. ‘Blue Pearl’
Hosta ‘Blue Pearl’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Hillier Nursery.
| Year registered | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Originator | Hillier Nursery |
| Registrant | P. Ruh |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1994 by Hillier Nursery and introduced by P. Ruh, Hosta 'Blue Pearl' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its intensely blue-green leaves with a pronounced glaucous bloom on the upper surface and slightly rippled margins. The leaf blades are rounded at the base, measure 8 inches (20.3 cm) long by 6.25 inches (15.9 cm) wide, and bear 15 pairs of veins, with a dull underside.
In the Garden
'Blue Pearl' forms a mound-like clump reaching 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) in diameter and 23 inches (58.4 cm) in height, with scapes rising 15 to 17 inches (38.1 to 43.2 cm) above the foliage. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue coloration is most pronounced, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts, rock gardens, or containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage, though the glaucous bloom offers some resistance; deer browsing is possible in areas with high deer pressure.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.25 in (15.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | intensely blue green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 15–17 in (38.1–43.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Deep Blue Sea’ (1994)
- H. ‘Elvis Lives’ (1995)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #652. How we check this data.