H. ‘Blue Seer’
Hosta ‘Blue Seer’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, M. Zilis.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, M. Zilis |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by M. Zilis, this cultivar is a hybrid of Hosta sieboldiana and is distinguished by its exceptionally large, intensely corrugated blue-green leaves. The foliage exhibits a pronounced glaucous bloom on both surfaces, with broadly ovate, moderately cupped leaves that have flat margins and a cordate base.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Blue Seer' forms a substantial mound reaching 30 inches (76.2 cm) in height and 60 inches (152.4 cm) in diameter, with a slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where its glaucous coloration is most pronounced. The large scale makes it suitable as a specimen or focal point in shaded borders and woodland gardens, where it pairs well with ferns and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, corrugated leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though standard hosta pest management is advisable in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 18 |
| Leaf | intensely blue-green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped, lightly wavy, intensely corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 27–33 in (68.6–83.8 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | turns green by August |
| Notable characteristics | large size intense corrugation |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. sieboldiana
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Blue Seer’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Algonquin’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Big and Blue’ (seedling (pollen parent))
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 Pointer’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Sensation’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Veil’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Wu’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #668. How we check this data.