H. ‘Peacock Strut’
Hosta ‘Peacock Strut’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by W. Lefever.
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Originator | W. Lefever |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 by W. Lefever, this medium-sized hosta is a seedling of *Hosta* 'Riptide' with unknown pollen parent. 'Peacock Strut' is distinguished by its upright, blue-green foliage with deeply folded, lightly wavy leaf margins, purple petioles that stipple upward into the leaf blade, and a pronounced glaucous bloom on both leaf surfaces.
In the Garden
'Peacock Strut' forms a dense, upright clump reaching 23 inches (58.4 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green leaves and purple petioles provide contrast against green or gold-foliaged companions such as ferns, *Heuchera*, or *Carex*. The 32- to 37-inch (81.3–94.0 cm) purple scapes with white wax bear pale lavender flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most blue-leaved hostas, the glaucous bloom is susceptible to marking from overhead watering or heavy rain; standard slug and deer precautions are recommended for typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | slightly blue-green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; deeply folded, lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 32–37 in (81.3–94.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | upright blue-gray leaves with purple petioles, stippling up into leaf blade, white wax on leaf back |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Riptide' — H. ‘Riptide’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Blue Haired Lady’ (2004)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Cascade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Canadian Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lederhosen’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4264