H. ‘Island Waves’
Hosta ‘Island Waves’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2016 from an open pollination of *Hosta* 'Crispula', 'Island Waves' is a small hosta distinguished by its lance-shaped, blue-green leaves with moderately wavy margins and a dull upper surface. The foliage carries a glaucous bloom beneath and exhibits slight rippling along the leaf edges, contributing to an overall wavy appearance.
In the Garden
'Island Waves' reaches a mature spread of 45 inches (114.3 cm) and a height of 20 inches (50.8 cm), with an upright habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials that complement its compact form. Its small size makes it suitable for container cultivation or front-of-border placement.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, especially during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The glaucous leaf coating may be susceptible to slug damage, so monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 45 in (114.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy overall. |
| Notable characteristics | Lance shaped, wavy, blue leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Crispula' — H. ‘Crispula’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Elf’ (2020)
- H. ‘Blue Hearts’ (2010)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Pacific Blue Edger’ (2009)
- H. ‘Miss Linda Smith’ (2006)
- H. ‘Mr Blue’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2776