H. ‘Pelham Blue Tump’

Overview

Registered in 1986 by R. Kitchingman, this small hosta cultivar originated as a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Tokudama'. Its distinctive blue-green foliage, borne on a compact mound, is notable for the pronounced blue coloration of the leaf margins, which contrasts subtly with the slightly lighter leaf center.

In the Garden

'Pelham Blue Tump' forms a dense, low mound reaching approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm) in height and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter. Its small stature and blue-green leaves make it suitable for the front of shaded borders, rock gardens, or as a container specimen. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue tones are most pronounced, and pairs well with other small hostas or fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.