H. ‘Powder Blue’
Hosta ‘Powder Blue’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by H. Sugita & P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Originator | H. Sugita & P. Ruh |
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1998 by H. Sugita and P. Ruh, *Hosta* 'Powder Blue' is a giant blue-green cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its heavily rippled leaf margins, cordate leaf bases, and a pronounced glaucous bloom on the leaf undersides.
In the Garden
'Powder Blue' forms a substantial upright mound reaching 27 inches (68.6 cm) in height and 38 inches (96.5 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the glaucous bloom is preserved. Its large, heavily textured leaves make it a suitable specimen or background plant in shaded borders and woodland gardens; it is not recommended for container culture due to its giant size.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, rippled leaves offer moderate slug resistance, though standard slug control measures may still be necessary in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | blue green heavy ripples margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Powder Blue’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Powder Keg’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Hirao Zeus’ (1997)
- H. ‘Big and Blue’ (2000)
- H. ‘Cool Change’ (1995)
- H. ‘Eola Sapphire’ (2004)
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4423