H. ‘Blue Wedgwood’
Hosta ‘Blue Wedgwood’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Smith & BHHS.
| Year registered | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | E. Smith & BHHS |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1988 by E. Smith and the British Hosta and Hemerocallis Society, 'Blue Wedgwood' is a medium-sized hosta derived from the *H.* Tardiana Group. Its distinctive blue-green foliage, with leaves measuring 7.6 inches (19.3 cm) long and 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) wide, forms a dense, rounded clump with 12 pairs of veins per leaf and blue-green margins.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature height of 13.5 inches (34.3 cm) and a spread of 22 inches (55.9 cm), making it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover in partial to full shade. Its compact habit pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials, and it performs adequately in containers when provided with consistent moisture.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While 'Blue Wedgwood' shows typical hosta resistance to deer, slug control may be necessary in damp conditions to prevent foliar damage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13.5 in (34.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.6 in (19.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Flower scape height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. Tardiana Group
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Blue Wedgwood’ as a parent:
- H. ‘On the Border’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Punky’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (1989)
- H. ‘Blue June’ (1987)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #692