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.
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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. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Horizon’ (1985)
- H. ‘Birchwood Parky's Blue’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #706. How we check this data.