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HostaBlue Danube

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Eric Smith/BHHS 1988

Origintardiflora x sieboldiana 'Elegans'

Size categorysmall - medium

Plant height x width18x30 cm (7x12 in.)

Leaf length x width10x10 cm (4x4 in.)

Vein pairs10,12

Leaf colorblue-green

Variegation 

Leaf 

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height60 cm (24 in.)

Flowerlavender

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering period 

Fertile 

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoTF2x24. 7" tall. Light shade.
Rounded blue green leaves hold their blueness well into late summer. Fairly slug resistant. Lavender flowers.
A medium sized, soft blue leathery leaf, has good symmetry.
Another of Eric Smith's renowned creations, this outstanding 1' wide small clumper is composed of 4" round powder blue leaves, topped with clusters of lavender flowers.
TF2x24 - Intense blue, good substance and wonderful form; lavender flowers.
Soft French blue, leathery.

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