H. ‘Bluesette’

Overview

Registered in 2011, *Hosta* 'Bluesette' is a medium-sized cultivar notable for its long, drooping blue-green leaves with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The plant produces cristate (crested) scapes and occasionally double flowers, with the leaf margins displaying a medium blue-green tone and a moderately wavy edge.

In the Garden

'Bluesette' reaches a mature diameter of approximately 24 inches (60 cm) and a height of 14 inches (35 cm), with an upright, fast-growing habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and is well-suited to woodland borders, shade gardens, or as a specimen in mixed containers. The lance-shaped leaves with tapered bases and moderate wave add textural contrast alongside ferns, heucheras, or other shade perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Bluesette' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.