Registered in 1987 by
Dr. Ralph (Herb) Benedict of Michigan as a hybrid of H. 'Dorset Blue' × H. 'Blue Moon'. It forms a
small size (8 inches high) mound of deep blue foliage that is heavily
corrugated, cupped and has thick substance. Very pale lavender flowers
bloom
in August.
The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), says that this plant falls into a category of
"cultivars that exhibit many
Tardiana traits but are
not a part of Eric Smith's original group."
According to
The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), "It stands as the first thick-substanced,
blue-leaved hosta in the small size category of any note. Unfortunately, it has an extremely slow growth
rate, taking many years (ten or more) to reach my listed sizes."
The New Encyclopedia of Hostas by
Diana
Grenfell (2009) states: "Very slow to increase so worth exposing to morning
sun as a young plant to boost its vigor even though it will temporarily lose its
superb leaf color...Good in containers."
The Book of Little Hostas by
Kathy and Michael Shadrack
(2010) says: "The exceptional blue leaf color can be maintained
only by growing this plant out of direct sunlight. The growth
rate makes it ideal for the trough and tray."
Similar cultivars include H. 'Baby
Blue Eyes', H. 'Blue
Beard', H. 'Blue
Melody', H. 'Blue Moon', H. 'Cool
Blue', H. 'Hebe
Blue' and H. 'Winsome Blue'. |