H. ‘Brentwood Blues’
Hosta ‘Brentwood Blues’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2013 as a sport of Hosta 'Rhythm and Blues', 'Brentwood Blues' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its medium blue-green leaves with pure white, flat margins. The ovate leaves, measuring 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) long and 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide, bear a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and exhibit light folding and waviness.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 20 inches (50.8 cm) and height of 8 inches (20.3 cm), 'Brentwood Blues' forms a compact, mound-like clump suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf color and white margins remain most distinct. Companion plantings may include small ferns, Heuchera, or other miniature hostas that complement its restrained stature.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; regular monitoring and appropriate barriers are recommended for typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green with .125 to .25in (0.3 to 0.6cm) wide, white, flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly folded, lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 12–14 in (30.5–35.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small blue-green leaves with pure white margins in a small clump |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Rhythm and Blues' — H. ‘Rhythm and Blues’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Minuteman’ (1994)
- H. ‘Carry On’ (2013)
- H. ‘Fruit Loop’ (2013)
- H. ‘Happy’ (2013)
- H. ‘Queen Isabella’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #789. How we check this data.