H. ‘Creek’
Hosta ‘Creek’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2007 as a selfed seedling of *Hosta* 'Sea Blue Leather', 'Creek' is a giant cultivar distinguished by its intensely blue-green, heavily glaucous foliage and substantial leaf substance. The nearly round, cordate-based leaves measure 13 inches (33.0 cm) long by 10 inches (25.4 cm) wide, with 14 to 16 vein pairs and flat, lightly corrugated surfaces.
In the Garden
'Creek' forms a slow-growing, mound-like clump reaching 42 inches (106.7 cm) in diameter and 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height, making it suitable as a specimen or accent in shaded borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green color is most pronounced, and pairs well with ferns, *Heuchera*, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial leaves and compact height also suit it for large containers.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While the heavy substance provides some resistance, monitor for slugs and deer in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | intensely blue-green flat margins; lightly corrugated, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 14–18 in (35.6–45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | heavy substance, blue-green, very glaucous |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Sea Blue Leather' selfed — H. ‘Sea Blue Leather’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Creek’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Choctaw’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Clear Fork River Valley’ (2007)
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
- H. ‘Blue Mammoth’ (2010)
- H. ‘Coal Miner’ (2010)
- H. ‘Eola Sapphire’ (2004)
- H. ‘Groo Bloo’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1239