H. ‘Blue Skies’
Hosta ‘Blue Skies’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Smith & BHHS.
| Year registered | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | E. Smith & BHHS |
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1988 by E. Smith and the British Hosta and Hemerocallis Society, 'Blue Skies' is a small hosta of the H. Tardiana Group, distinguished by its blue-green foliage, which is nearly as wide as it is long. The leaves measure 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) long and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, with nine pairs of veins and blue-green margins.
In the Garden
'Blue Skies' forms a compact mound 9 inches (22.9 cm) tall and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of a border, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green color is most pronounced, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other small shade perennials. Its small size also makes it an excellent choice for troughs or mixed shade containers.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Blue Skies' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Flower scape height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. Tardiana Group
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Blue Skies’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Emerald Skies’ (sport)
- H. ‘Green Skies’ (sport)
- H. ‘Kiwi Blue Sky’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Belle’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Danube’ (1988)
- H. ‘Brother Ronald’ (1988)
- H. ‘Curlew’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #671. How we check this data.