H. ‘Dorset Blueblood’
Hosta ‘Dorset Blueblood’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Dorset Clown' registered in 2010, 'Dorset Blueblood' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its intensely blue-green, heavily corrugated foliage with a pronounced glaucous bloom on both leaf surfaces. The leaves are ovate with rounded bases, deeply wavy margins, and flat, blue-green edges, creating a dense, textured mound that is notably thick and slow-growing.
In the Garden
'Dorset Blueblood' reaches approximately 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter, forming a compact, low mound suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or shaded containers. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue coloration is most pronounced, and pairs well with fine-textured ferns, small sedges, or other miniature hostas. Its small stature and very slow growth rate make it an excellent choice for troughs or small-scale woodland plantings.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, corrugated leaves show moderate resistance to slug damage, though standard slug control measures are advisable in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | intensely blue-green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; deeply wavy, deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 15–20 in (38.1–50.8 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | dark green by mid-August |
| Notable characteristics | small mound of very thick, deep blue foliage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Dorset Clown' — H. ‘Dorset Clown’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Hearts’ (2010)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Pacific Blue Edger’ (2009)
- H. ‘Miss Linda Smith’ (2006)
- H. ‘Mr Blue’ (2005)
- H. ‘Venetian Blue’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1485