H. ‘Scheherazade’
Hosta ‘Scheherazade’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2012, *Hosta* 'Scheherazade' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *Hosta* 'Kikutii Leuconata' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its intensely blue-green, lance-shaped leaves with flat margins, a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, and a fast growth rate that produces a dense, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, forming a compact mound suitable for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover in partial to full shade. Its blue-green foliage pairs well with yellow- or gold-leaved companions such as *Hosta* 'Sum and Substance' or *Carex* species. The 16- to 17-inch scapes bear green flowers in midsummer, adding vertical interest without overwhelming the plant.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | intensely blue-green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; intensely flat |
| Flower scape height | 16–17 in (40.6–43.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Kikutii Leuconata'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Evening Blush’ (2013)
- H. ‘Lederhosen’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Cascade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Canadian Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4973