H. ‘Sea Blue Leather’
Hosta ‘Sea Blue Leather’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek, Hosta 'Sea Blue Leather' is a large, upright-mounding cultivar derived from a seedling of unknown parentage. It is distinguished by its heavily corrugated, broadly ovate leaves with a cordate base, which display a pronounced glaucous bloom on both surfaces and a blue-green margin.
In the Garden
'Sea Blue Leather' reaches a mature spread of 48 inches (121.9 cm) and a height of 23 inches (58.4 cm), with scapes rising to 30 inches (76.2 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is well-suited to woodland borders, shaded perennial beds, or as a specimen plant. Its large, textured foliage provides strong contrast alongside finer-textured shade companions such as ferns or Heuchera.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the thick, corrugated leaves can be attractive to both pests.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 18 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; cupped; deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling of unknown parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Sea Blue Leather’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Choctaw’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Creek’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Abraham Lincoln’ (2009)
- H. ‘Back Bay’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bam Bam Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Chiffon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4986. How we check this data.