H. ‘Blue Urchin’
Hosta ‘Blue Urchin’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Kuenster, AHS.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Kuenster, AHS |
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by R. Kuenster, *Hosta* 'Blue Urchin' is a small, slow-growing cultivar distinguished by its nearly round, medium blue-green leaves with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and a pointed leaf tip. Its heavily substanced, moderately corrugated foliage forms a compact, upright mound.
In the Garden
'Blue Urchin' reaches approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 13 inches (33.0 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of a shaded border, rock garden, or trough. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with fine-textured companions such as ferns, *Heuchera*, or small sedges. Its small size and slow growth also make it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Blue Urchin' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, though its heavy substance offers some resistance to foliar injury.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green flat margins; slightly shiny, glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly cupped, moderately corrugated |
| Notable characteristics | small blue with very heavy substance, pointed leaf tip |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Hearts’ (2010)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Pacific Blue Edger’ (2009)
- H. ‘Miss Linda Smith’ (2006)
- H. ‘Mr Blue’ (2005)
- H. ‘Venetian Blue’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #686