H. ‘Blueberry Cobbler’
Hosta ‘Blueberry Cobbler’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Blueberry Cobbler' is a small-sized hybrid derived from a cross between *H. 'Iwa Soules'* and *H. 'Blue Blush'*. The cultivar is visually distinguished by its medium blue-green, ovate leaves with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, slightly rippled margins, and a late September bloom period characteristic of its *longipes* lineage.
In the Garden
'Blueberry Cobbler' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 7 inches (17.8 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials. Its small size makes it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate barriers or deterrents.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly folded |
| Flower scape height | 16–20 in (40.6–50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | late flowering (September) blue hosta of longipes lineage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Iwa Soules' — H. ‘Iwa Soules’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Blue Blush' — H. ‘Blue Blush’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Pacific Blue Edger’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Hearts’ (2010)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Miss Linda Smith’ (2006)
- H. ‘Mr Blue’ (2005)
- H. ‘Venetian Blue’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #700