H. ‘Bold Intrigue’
Hosta ‘Bold Intrigue’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | III-4b/5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek through the American Hosta Society, Hosta 'Bold Intrigue' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with creamy white to white margins and moderate corrugation. The broadly ovate leaves, measuring 8 inches long and 6 inches wide, feature 8 to 10 vein pairs and a dull upper surface with a glaucous bloom beneath.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching 15 inches in height and 25 inches in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its blue-green foliage with contrasting white margins pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The medium-sized habit allows for use in mixed shade borders or as a specimen in woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protection from deer and slugs may be necessary in gardens where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b/5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Angel Feathers’ (2009)
- H. ‘Richmond’ (2004)
- H. ‘Green Gold’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #741. How we check this data.