H. ‘True Blue’
Hosta ‘True Blue’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1978 by P. Aden, Hosta 'True Blue' is a large cultivar derived from the cross of H. 'Chartreuse Wedge' and (H. nigrescens × H. 'Blue Vision'). It is visually distinguished by its blue-green foliage with blue margins, forming a substantial mound of heavily veined leaves.
In the Garden
'True Blue' reaches a mature spread of 60 inches (152.4 cm) and a height of 30 inches (76.2 cm), making it suitable as a specimen or background plant in partially shaded borders. Its large, corrugated leaves with 16 vein pairs provide textural contrast alongside ferns, Heuchera, or other blue-leaved hostas. The scape height is variable, ranging from 40 inches (101.6 cm) to ground level, which may affect flower visibility.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. While typical of the genus, this cultivar may require protection from slugs and deer in shaded garden settings.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Flower scape height | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Chartreuse Wedge' — H. ‘Chartreuse Wedge’
- Pollen parent: (H. nigrescens x H. 'Blue Vision') — H. ‘Blue Vision’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘True Blue’ as a parent:
- H. ‘True Love’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Whirls’ (1978)
- H. ‘Blue Saucers’ (1977)
- H. ‘Blue Tiers’ (1976)
- H. ‘Blue Velvet’ (1976)
- H. ‘Silver Rim’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5821. How we check this data.