H. ‘I Bluit’
Hosta ‘I Bluit’ 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 (AHS), *Hosta* 'I Bluit' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its narrow, lance-shaped blue-green leaves with a glaucous bloom and lightly wavy margins. The plant forms an upright mound 11 inches (27.9 cm) tall and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with leaves reaching 5 inches (12.7 cm) long and only 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide, bearing 5 to 7 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'I Bluit' performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and reaches a mature spread of approximately 18 inches. Its compact size and narrow foliage make it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. Pair with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras to complement its upright, linear form.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 30–34 in (76.2–86.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small blue with long leaves |
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 #2683