H. ‘Blue Ripples’

Overview

Registered in 2009 by K. Walek for the American Hosta Society, Hosta 'Blue Ripples' is a large, mound-forming cultivar notable for its heavily rippled leaf margins and blue-green foliage. The leaves are elliptic to ovate with tapered bases, dull on the upper surface and bearing a glaucous bloom beneath.

In the Garden

This cultivar reaches a mature spread of approximately 45 inches (114 cm) and a height of 23 inches (58 cm), forming a dense, rounded mound. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or mid-border accent in woodland gardens.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Blue Ripples' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitoring and appropriate controls may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.