H. ‘Canadian Blue’
Hosta ‘Canadian Blue’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek of the American Hosta Society, 'Canadian Blue' is a medium-sized hosta of unknown parentage. It is distinguished by its intensely blue-green, broadly ovate leaves with a heavy glaucous bloom on both surfaces, slightly rippled margins, and moderate corrugation.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a dense, fast-growing mound 18 inches (45.7 cm) tall and 40 inches (101.6 cm) wide. It thrives in partial to full shade, as typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the glaucous bloom is best preserved. Its substantial size and blue foliage make it suitable for mid-border placement or as a specimen in shade gardens, pairing well with ferns, heucheras, or other fine-textured perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain leaf turgor; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, corrugated leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though monitoring is advisable in damp conditions. Deer may browse young foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.38 in (16.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | intensely blue-green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately corrugated |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Blue Cascade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lederhosen’ (2010)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Evening Blush’ (2013)
- H. ‘Blue Haired Lady’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #887