H. ‘Blue Skirt’
Hosta ‘Blue Skirt’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Mrs. J. Geissler.
| Year registered | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Mrs. J. Geissler |
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1970 by Mrs. J. Geissler, 'Blue Skirt' is a giant hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its broad, blue-green leaves with undulated margins, reaching 13 inches (33.0 cm) in length and 9.5 inches (24.1 cm) in width, with 13 vein pairs.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a substantial mound 38 inches (96.5 cm) in diameter and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height, making it suitable for use as a specimen or in the middle to back of shaded borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size precludes container cultivation for most gardeners.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate barriers or deterrents.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | blue green undulated margins |
| Flower scape height | 26 in (66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Krossa Regal’ (1980)
- H. ‘Helen Doriot’ (1982)
- H. ‘Kong’ (1990)
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
- H. ‘Great Lakes’ (1973)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #672. How we check this data.