H. ‘Blue Pointer’
Hosta ‘Blue Pointer’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2010, Hosta 'Blue Pointer' is a large, mound-forming cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, derived from H. 'Tokudama Aurenebulosa'. It is visually distinctive for its broadly ovate, pointed leaves of bright blue-green, which bear a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and exhibit lightly wavy, lightly corrugated texture.
In the Garden
'Blue Pointer' forms a dense, slow-growing mound 19 inches (48.3 cm) tall and 42 inches (106.7 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its blue foliage pairs well with yellow- or chartreuse-leaved companions, such as H. 'Sum and Substance' or Carex elata 'Aurea'. The plant is not suited to container culture due to its large mature size.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Blue Pointer' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.25 in (18.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 20–23 in (50.8–58.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | medium green by the end of July |
| Notable characteristics | pointed ruffled, bright blue foliage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Tokudama Aurenebulosa'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Andrew's Moody Mom’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Seer’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Sensation’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Veil’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Wu’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #657. How we check this data.