H. ‘True Love’
Hosta ‘True Love’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1979 by P. Aden, this medium-sized cultivar resulted from a cross between *Hosta* 'Blue Vision' and *Hosta* 'True Blue'. It is distinguished by its blue-green foliage with intensely blue leaf margins, a trait inherited from its parentage.
In the Garden
Mature plants reach approximately 36 inches (91.4 cm) in height and 42 inches (106.7 cm) in diameter, making them suitable for mid-border positions or as specimen plants in partial to full shade. The 12-inch-long, 5-inch-wide leaves with 16 vein pairs provide substantial texture that pairs well with ferns, *Heuchera*, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size allows for use in mixed woodland gardens or as a groundcover in shaded areas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most blue-leaved hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing, requiring protective measures in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Flower scape height | 44 in (111.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Blue Vision' — H. ‘Blue Vision’
- Pollen parent: H. 'True Blue' — H. ‘True Blue’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Blue June’ (1987)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (1989)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5823