H. ‘Eireann’
Hosta ‘Eireann’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by D. Stone & P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | D. Stone & P. Ruh |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1991 by D. Stone and P. Ruh, 'Eireann' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with dark blue-green margins, a color contrast that persists through the growing season.
In the Garden
'Eireann' reaches a mature size of approximately 15 inches (38 cm) in height and 25 inches (63.5 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its blue-green foliage pairs well with golden or chartreuse-leaved companions such as *Hosta* 'Gold Standard' or *Carex elata* 'Aurea'. The plant's medium stature also suits it for woodland garden settings or as a specimen in shaded rock gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Eireann' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones; barrier methods or repellents may be necessary.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.75 in (22.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.75 in (14.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (1989)
- H. ‘Blue June’ (1987)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1570