H. ‘Blue Tinge’
Hosta ‘Blue Tinge’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Gum Drop' registered in 2009, 'Blue Tinge' is a small hosta distinguished by its blue-green leaf centers with gold margins. The foliage emerges with a hint of blue in spring, transitioning to a greenish yellow and medium blue-green combination in summer, with slightly rippled, broadly ovate leaves that are lightly twisted and corrugated.
In the Garden
'Blue Tinge' forms a dense, fast-growing mound reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 28 inches (71.1 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its small size makes it suitable for rock gardens, woodland edges, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and small shade-tolerant perennials that complement its gold and blue-green variegation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, especially in the first growing season. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release formulation. While 'Blue Tinge' shows typical hosta resistance to deer, slug and snail damage may occur on new foliage and should be managed with appropriate controls in moist conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow with 1in (2.5cm) wide, medium blue-green, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly twisted, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 20–30 in (50.8–76.2 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | hint of blue in the spring |
| Notable characteristics | Dense mound of yellow and green in the summer with hint of blue in the spring |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Gum Drop' — H. ‘Gum Drop’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Dinky Donna’ (2011)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘Americana’ (2006)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘Island Breeze’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #681