H. ‘Boy Shooting Arrows’

Overview

Registered in 2011, *Hosta* 'Boy Shooting Arrows' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its powder blue foliage with glaucous bloom on both surfaces and a notably open, upright clump habit. The leaves are elliptic with tapered bases, lightly wavy margins, and blue veining that imparts a narrow, arrow-like character and visual depth.

In the Garden

'Boy Shooting Arrows' reaches a mature height of 18 inches (45.7 cm) and a spread of 24 inches (61.0 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its open clump form allows it to integrate well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials that benefit from light penetration. The blue-green foliage provides a cool accent in woodland borders or shaded foundation plantings.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the glaucous leaf bloom may be susceptible to damage from both pests.