H. ‘Greenhead Badger Blue’
Hosta ‘Greenhead Badger Blue’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, Hosta 'Greenhead Badger Blue' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with H. 'Gold Regal' as the pod parent. It is visually distinguished by its intense blue-green foliage, heavy leaf substance, and upright growth habit, with leaves displaying a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and slightly rippled margins.
In the Garden
'Greenhead Badger Blue' forms an upright clump reaching approximately 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and 39 inches (99.1 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the glaucous bloom responsible for the blue coloration is best preserved. Its substantial leaves and upright habit make it suitable for mid-border positions, paired with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain leaf substance and prevent edge burn. Fertilize in early spring as growth emerges; slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 39 in (99.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 17–21 in (43.2–53.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | intense blue color, heavy substance, upright growth habit |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Gold Regal' — H. ‘Gold Regal’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Blue Cascade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Mesa’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2361. How we check this data.