H. ‘Sea Aquarius’
Hosta ‘Sea Aquarius’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek of the American Hosta Society, *Hosta* 'Sea Aquarius' is a giant cultivar of unknown parentage distinguished by its deeply corrugated, ovate blue-green leaves with cordate bases. The foliage carries a heavy glaucous bloom on both surfaces, contributing to its muted, cool-toned appearance.
In the Garden
'Sea Aquarius' forms a substantial mound 28 inches (71.1 cm) tall and 58 inches (147.3 cm) wide, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the glaucous bloom is best preserved. Its large, textured leaves make it suitable as a specimen or accent in shaded borders, and it pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast its broad foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, corrugated leaves offer some resistance to slug damage, though monitoring may still be necessary in damp conditions; deer may browse the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 58 in (147.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 12.5 in (31.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; deeply corrugated |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Blue Mammoth’ (2010)
- H. ‘Coal Miner’ (2010)
- H. ‘Groo Bloo’ (2010)
- H. ‘Mike’ (2010)
- H. ‘So Big’ (2010)
- H. ‘Clear Fork River Valley’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4983