H. ‘Blue Regal’

Overview

Registered in 2009, 'Blue Regal' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar resulting from a cross between *Hosta* 'Gold Regal' (pod parent) and *Hosta* 'Blue Vision' (pollen parent). Its visual distinction lies in the combination of medium blue-green leaf margins with a mound-like growth habit, producing a compact, rounded plant.

In the Garden

'Blue Regal' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching approximately 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. The leaves are 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide, featuring 11 pairs of veins. This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the blue-green coloration is most pronounced. It pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in shaded beds.

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 hostas, 'Blue Regal' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate management may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent. It is hardy in typical hosta-growing zones.