H. ‘Blue Wonder’
Hosta ‘Blue Wonder’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Originating as a sport of *Hosta* 'Fickle Blue Genes' and registered in 2009, 'Blue Wonder' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its broadly ovate, deep blue-green leaves with a pronounced glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The leaves, measuring 9 inches (22.9 cm) long and 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide with 12 pairs of veins, form a dense, mound-like clump.
In the Garden
'Blue Wonder' reaches a mature spread of 45 inches (114.3 cm) and a height of 20 inches (50.8 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the glaucous coating remains most intact. The compact, rounded habit makes it suitable for border fronts, shade gardens, or as a groundcover in woodland settings; 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 and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas with high pest pressure.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 45 in (114.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | medium green by mid-July |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Fickle Blue Genes' — H. ‘Fickle Blue Genes’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Blue Cascade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Canadian Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lederhosen’ (2010)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Evening Blush’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #696