H. ‘Hebe Blue’
Hosta ‘Hebe Blue’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Kuenster, AHS.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Kuenster, AHS |
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by R. Kuenster through the American Hosta Society, 'Hebe Blue' is a small hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is distinguished by its medium blue-green, broadly ovate leaves with cordate bases, a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, and a moderately corrugated, lightly cupped form with slightly rippled margins.
In the Garden
'Hebe Blue' forms a compact, slow-growing mound reaching 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, where its glaucous bloom is best preserved. Its small size makes it well suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation. Companion plants may include small ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials of similar scale.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick leaf substance offers moderate resistance to slugs, though standard preventative measures remain advisable in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly cupped, moderately corrugated |
| Notable characteristics | thick substance, corrugated |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
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 #2502