H. ‘Ice Palace’
Hosta ‘Ice Palace’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2003, *Hosta* 'Ice Palace' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'Buckeye Blue' as its seed parent. It is visually distinctive for its intensely blue-green, heavily cobbled (seersuckered) leaves that form a dense, mound-like clump.
In the Garden
'Ice Palace' performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue leaf color is most pronounced. Mature plants reach approximately 15 inches (38 cm) in height and 40 inches (102 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens. Its broad, heavily textured leaves pair well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the thick, textured leaves may be less palatable but are not immune to browsing.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | intensely blue green flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 22–24 in (55.9–61.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | green later in season |
| Notable characteristics | very blue cobbled leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Buckeye Blue'
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Ice Palace’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Delta Blues’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Lush Life’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Palace Guard’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Blue Haired Lady’ (2004)
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Silver Bay’ (1999)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2692