H. ‘Blue Wu’
Hosta ‘Blue Wu’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2010, Hosta 'Blue Wu' is a large hybrid between H. 'Skylight' and H. 'Empress Wu'. It is distinguished by its nearly round, blue-green leaves with slightly rippled margins, a slightly shiny upper surface, and pronounced vein definition that contributes to a uniform, layered appearance.
In the Garden
'Blue Wu' reaches a mature clump diameter of 30 inches (76.2 cm) and a height of 19 inches (48.3 cm), with upright foliage. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones. The substantial blue-green leaves provide strong textural contrast when paired with finer-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | blue-green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 20–34 in (50.8–86.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Large blue-green with vein defijnition, uniform spacing of leaf layersbright whote flower, some clustering at the top of the scape. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Skylight' — H. ‘Skylight’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Empress Wu' — H. ‘Empress Wu’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Andrew's Moody Mom’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Pointer’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Seer’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Sensation’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Veil’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #697. How we check this data.