H. ‘Dewed Steel’
Hosta ‘Dewed Steel’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2006 from unknown parentage, 'Dewed Steel' is a small hosta cultivar distinguished by its unique aqua blue-green leaf color, which is produced by a heavy glaucous bloom on both leaf surfaces. The leaves are ovate with rounded bases, slightly rippled margins, and a lightly folded, lightly wavy texture, with five pairs of veins.
In the Garden
This small hosta forms a mound 8.3 inches (21.1 cm) tall and 17.1 inches (43.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, and its compact size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. The thick leaf substance provides good slug resistance, and the green scapes with purple dots bear flowers in late summer.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges; no special fertilization regimen is required beyond that typical for hostas in standard garden soil.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8.3 in (21.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 17.1 in (43.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.9 in (17.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.1 in (7.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly folded, lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 14.4–20.1 in (36.6–51.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | unique aqua blue-green color with glaucous bloom, looks like dewed steel. Eye catching contrast full flowers late summer. Thick substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Dewed Steel’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Black Light’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Miss Linda Smith’ (2006)
- H. ‘Mr Blue’ (2005)
- H. ‘Pacific Blue Edger’ (2009)
- H. ‘Venetian Blue’ (2003)
- H. ‘Blue Hearts’ (2010)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1430