H. ‘Bocka’
Hosta ‘Bocka’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Ruh |
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 by Paul Ruh, *Hosta* 'Bocka' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is distinguished by its intensely blue-green foliage with slightly rippled leaf margins and a compact, mounding habit.
In the Garden
'Hocka' forms a dense mound reaching 9.2 inches (23.4 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. Its small size and dull-surfaced leaves make it suitable for the front of shaded borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It pairs well with other small hostas or fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or tiarella.
Care Notes
Grow in typical hosta-growing zones in partial to full shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil. Water during dry periods and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring; like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9.2 in (23.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | intensely blue green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Pewterware’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue Lady’ (1998)
- H. ‘Venetian Blue’ (2003)
- H. ‘Mr Blue’ (2005)
- H. ‘Miss Linda Smith’ (2006)
- H. ‘Pacific Blue Edger’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #723