H. ‘Pelham Blue Tump’
Hosta ‘Pelham Blue Tump’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Kitchingman.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Kitchingman |
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
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.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Flower scape height | 12–15 in (30.5–38.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Tokudama'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Betcher's Blue’ (1986)
- H. ‘Buckshaw Blue’ (1986)
- H. ‘Buffy’ (1986)
- H. ‘Edward Wargo’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4291. How we check this data.