H. ‘Blue Tips’
Hosta ‘Blue Tips’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek of the American Hosta Society, this large blue-green cultivar forms a dense, mound-like clump. Its most distinctive feature is the intensely blue-green scape, which contrasts with the medium blue-green leaves that bear a glaucous bloom on their undersides.
In the Garden
'Hosta Blue Tips' performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas. At maturity, it reaches approximately 44 inches (112 cm) in diameter and 16 inches (41 cm) in height, with scapes rising 30 to 40 inches (76 to 102 cm). Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders, where it pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing, so appropriate protective measures may be necessary in affected gardens.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 44 in (111.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12.25 in (31.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.25 in (21 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 30–40 in (76.2–101.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Blue Tips’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Dragon Slayer’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Greenhead Golden Pineapple’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Abraham Lincoln’ (2009)
- H. ‘Back Bay’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bam Bam Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Chiffon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #682. How we check this data.