H. ‘Blue Sensation’
Hosta ‘Blue Sensation’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 as a sport of Hosta 'Sara's Sensation', 'Blue Sensation' is a large, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its heavily corrugated, thick, blue-green foliage with a glaucous bloom on both leaf surfaces. The broadly ovate leaves, measuring up to 12 inches (30.5 cm) long and 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide, feature 14 to 16 vein pairs, lightly wavy margins, and a cordate base, creating a substantial textural presence in the garden.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a slow-growing mound reaching 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height and 60 inches (152.4 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its blue-green leaves pair well with golden or chartreuse-foliaged perennials such as Heuchera or ferns, and the blue-green scapes, rising 22 to 34 inches (55.9 to 86.4 cm), bear lavender flowers in midsummer. Due to its large size, it is not recommended for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Typical hosta-growing zones apply; slug and deer resistance is moderate, so monitoring may be necessary in areas with high pest pressure.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 22–34 in (55.9–86.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | medium green by mid-July |
| Notable characteristics | heavily corrugated, thick, blue green foliage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Sara's Sensation' — H. ‘Sara’
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 Seer’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Veil’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Wu’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #669. How we check this data.