H. ‘Winfield Blue’
Hosta ‘Winfield Blue’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, 'Winfield Blue' is a medium-sized hosta of unknown parentage, notable for its intense blue-green foliage with a pronounced glaucous bloom on both leaf surfaces. The leaves are cordate-based, measuring 7 inches (17.8 cm) long by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide, with slightly rippled margins and 12 to 13 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Winfield Blue' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 45 inches (114.3 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of blue-leaved hostas, where the glaucous bloom is best preserved. The substantial mound and blue coloration pair well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials; its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border placement or as a specimen in woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, glaucous leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though standard preventative measures are advisable in damp conditions; deer may browse the foliage in areas with high pressure.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 45 in (114.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | intensely blue green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 20–28 in (50.8–71.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Winfield Blue’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Miss Halley’ (sport)
- H. ‘Winfield Mist’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Silver Bay’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue Haired Lady’ (2004)
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6151