H. ‘Winfield Blue’

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.