H. ‘Brookwood Blue’
Hosta ‘Brookwood Blue’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by L. Fraim & P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | L. Fraim & P. Ruh |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1991 by L. Fraim and P. Ruh, 'Brookwood Blue' is a large blue-green hosta derived from *Hosta sieboldiana*. Its most distinctive features are the heavily undulated leaf margins and the broad, rounded leaf shape, which together create a textured, substantial foliage presence.
In the Garden
'Brookwood Blue' forms a clump 26 inches (66.0 cm) in diameter and 16 inches (40.6 cm) tall, with leaves 10 inches (25.4 cm) long and 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green coloration holds best. The large size makes it suitable as a specimen or as part of a mixed shade border, paired with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials. It is not recommended for container culture due to its mature dimensions.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | blue green 1-3 large undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. sieboldiana
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Brookwood Blue’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Sea Blue Monster’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #822