H. ‘Locomotion’
Hosta ‘Locomotion’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1993, 'Locomotion' is a small hosta resulting from a cross between *H.* 'Crested Surf' and *H.* 'Bold Ruffles'. Its most distinctive features are the intensely blue-green leaves with smooth margins and a pronounced glaucous bloom on both surfaces, combined with a glaucous burgundy scape that provides subtle contrast.
In the Garden
Mature plants reach 13 inches (33 cm) in height and spread to 25 inches (63.5 cm) in diameter, making this a compact specimen suitable for the front of borders or rock garden settings. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved cultivars, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other small hostas. Its small 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, protection from slugs and deer may be necessary in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | intensely blue green smooth margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Crested Surf' — H. ‘Crested Surf’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Bold Ruffles' — H. ‘Bold Ruffles’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Lady’ (1998)
- H. ‘Blue Skies’ (1988)
- H. ‘Brother Ronald’ (1988)
- H. ‘Fragrant Blue’ (1988)
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Edger’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3487