H. ‘Blue Splendor’
Hosta ‘Blue Splendor’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. & J. Ruh.
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. & J. Ruh |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 by P. & J. Ruh, this large blue-green hosta is a sport of Hosta 'Blue Moon'. It is distinguished by its intensely cupped, heavily corrugated, nearly round leaves that carry a glaucous bloom on the undersides, with slightly rippled margins and a subtle twist along the blade. The foliage emerges and holds a deep blue-green color, and the upright plant habit supports a substantial clump.
In the Garden
'Blue Splendor' performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue coloration is most pronounced. Mature clumps reach approximately 26 inches (66 cm) in height and 30 inches (76 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border or as a specimen in shaded beds. Its large, textured leaves pair well with finer-textured shade perennials such as ferns or Heuchera.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain leaf quality; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage, and deer are known to browse hostas in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 26 in (66 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.25 in (23.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf | intensely blue green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; intensely cupped, intensely corrugated , slightly folded, slightly wavy and lightly twisted |
| Flower scape height | 26–28 in (66.0–71.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | intense blue-green; large plant; very cupped leaf |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Blue Moon' — H. ‘Blue Moon’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Blue Splendor’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Pebble Creek’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Uncle John’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bigga Luigi’ (2002)
- H. ‘Dauntless’ (2002)
- H. ‘Fond Farewell’ (2002)
- H. ‘Great Caesar's Ghost’ (2002)
- H. ‘Herb Altman’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #676. How we check this data.