H. ‘Blue You Bet’
Hosta ‘Blue You Bet’ 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 You Bet' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its nearly round, medium blue-green leaves with flat margins and a lightly cupped form. The thick, cordate-based foliage exhibits 9 to 11 vein pairs and emerges from a slow-growing, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
This compact hosta reaches 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and spreads to 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or small-scale shade plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green leaf color is most pronounced, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other small woodland perennials. Its modest size and slow growth rate also suit container cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth resumes. The thick leaf substance provides moderate resistance to slug damage, though standard slug control measures are advisable in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.75 in (12.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green flat margins; lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 16–20 in (40.6–50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | thick substance |
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 #698