H. ‘Blue Vision’
Hosta ‘Blue Vision’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1976 by P. Aden, *Hosta* 'Blue Vision' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green foliage, with leaves displaying blue-green margins and 16 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
'Blue Vision' reaches a mature height of 22 inches (55.9 cm) and a spread of 15 inches (38.1 cm), with scapes rising to 24 inches (61.0 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in mixed shade beds. Its medium size and blue-green leaves pair well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, especially during dry spells. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Blue Vision' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed in the garden.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Blue Vision’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Blue Lettuce’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Blue Regal’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Blue Whirls’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Cerulean Magic’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Gold Vision’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Lime Regal’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Peacock Feathers’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Prairie Dawn’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Prairie Dazzler’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Steve Moldovan’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘True Blue’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘True Love’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Blue June’ (1987)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (1989)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #691