H. ‘Bluebird’
Hosta ‘Bluebird’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Savory.
| Year registered | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Savory |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1985 by R. Savory, *Hosta* 'Bluebird' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its intense blue leaf margins and broad, blue-green foliage that forms a dense, rounded clump.
In the Garden
'Hosta' Bluebird reaches a mature height of 20 inches (50.8 cm) and a spread of 20 inches (50.8 cm), with scapes rising to 22 inches (55.9 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones. Its medium size and compact habit make it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or shaded containers. Companion plants include ferns, *Heuchera*, and *Astilbe*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage foliage; deer are known to browse the leaves.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Flower scape height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Blue June’ (1987)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (1989)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #706