H. ‘Wedding Belle Blues’
Hosta ‘Wedding Belle Blues’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2015, *Hosta* 'Wedding Belle Blues' is a small-sized sport of a streaked *Hosta* 'Blue Belle' seedling, distinguished by its blue-green leaves with gold margins and a pronounced streaky pattern of blue, green, and yellow. The broadly ovate leaves are lightly wavy and corrugated, with a dull upper surface and glaucous bloom beneath, reaching 6 inches (15.2 cm) long and 4.75 inches (12.1 cm) wide with 8 to 9 vein pairs.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a compact, mound-like clump 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter and 10 inches (25.4 cm) high, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its variegated foliage provides consistent color. Its small size makes it appropriate for rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of shaded borders, where it pairs well with ferns or other small hostas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protect from slugs and deer, which may damage the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.75 in (12.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | streaked blue gree, green and yellow flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 20–25 in (50.8–63.5 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | lightens (bleaches) over the season |
| Notable characteristics | streaky blue, green and yellow |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Streaked Sport of H. 'Blue Belle' — H. ‘Blue Belle’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Andromeda’ (2015)
- H. ‘Kathy Sorensen’ (2015)
- H. ‘Pot Black’ (2015)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6069