H. ‘Hadspen Heron’
Hosta ‘Hadspen Heron’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Smith.
| Year registered | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Originator | E. Smith |
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1976 by E. Smith and introduced by P. Aden, 'Hadspen Heron' is a small blue-green hosta derived from the H. Tardiana Group. Its narrow, lance-shaped leaves are distinguished by a blue margin and measure 4 inches (10.2 cm) long by 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide, with 14 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
This compact cultivar forms a clump 8 inches (20.3 cm) tall and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for small spaces, rock gardens, or the front of a border. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with other small perennials such as ferns or Heuchera. Its diminutive size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protect from deer and monitor for slug damage, particularly on young foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Flower scape height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. Tardiana Group
3 published registry records name Hosta ‘Hadspen Heron’ as a parent: 3 seedlings.
Seedlings of H. ‘Hadspen Heron’ (3), by registration year
- H. ‘Golden Oriole’ (1988)
- H. ‘Mack the Knife’ (1996)
- H. ‘Itsy Bitsy Spider’ (2004)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Heaven’ (1976)
- H. ‘Blue Moon’ (1976)
- H. ‘Hadspen Blue’ (1976)
- H. ‘Harmony’ (1976)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2413. How we check this data.