H. ‘Sherborne Songbird’
Hosta ‘Sherborne Songbird’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1988, 'Sherborne Songbird' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its intensely blue-green leaves with a prominent glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The ovate leaves measure 8.25 inches long by 6.25 inches wide, with 12 to 13 vein pairs and blue-green margins that contribute to its cool, muted appearance.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a dense, mounding clump reaching 20 inches in height and 38 inches in diameter at maturity, making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its blue-green foliage pairs well with yellow- or gold-leaved companions such as *Hosta* 'Gold Standard' or with fine-textured ferns and heucheras. The 22-inch scapes bear lavender flowers in midsummer, though the primary ornamental value lies in the foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most blue-leaved hostas, 'Sherborne Songbird' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; maintain clean garden debris and consider barriers or repellents in high-pressure areas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.25 in (21 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.25 in (15.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; ovat |
| Flower scape height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | turns dark green by August |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (1989)
- H. ‘Blue June’ (1987)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5094