Hosta | Blue Jay |
Status | registered |
Originator(s) | Herb Benedict 1987 |
Origin | 'Dorset Blue' selfed |
Size category | small - medium |
Plant height x width | 25x30 cm (10x12 in.) |
Leaf length x width | 18x13 cm (7x5 in.) |
Vein pairs | 8-9 |
Leaf color | blue>green |
Variegation | |
Leaf | cordate, cupped, heavy |
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Scape | |
Scape height | 30 cm (12 in.) |
Flower | pale lavender |
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Flowering period | June - July |
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Info | TF3B (3rd generation Tardiana from Herb Benedict). Intensely blue, possible the bluest hosta in cultivation. Heart shaped leaves with heavy substance. Lavender flowers. This much sought-after Herb Benedict introduction is a result of H 'Dorset Blue' having sex with itself.. thank goodness that's permitted in the hosta world. The intense powder-blue round leaves form a tight 2' wide mound. In late spring the clump is topped with light-lavender flowers.. great among other small hostas. Heart-shaped, very blue leaves with heavy substance. Lavender flowers on 12" scapes. One of Herb's finest hostas from 'Dorset Blue' selfed. Perhaps one of the bluest hostas--the heart-shaped leaves exhibit intense color and have great substance while maintaining a neat appearance. Lavender flowers midseason. |
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Progeny | 'Endearing Endeavor' = 'Breeder's Choice' x PP 'Fluttering Cherub' = 'Rotini' x PP 'Kiwi Antarctica' seedling 'Mourning Dove' = 'Mikawa-no-yuki streaked' x PP 'Pewter Bowl' = 'Teaspoon' x PP 'Prairie Sky' = ((x rupifraga) x 'Maruba Iwa') x PP 'Pure Intentions' = 'Breeder's Choice' x PP 'Sidekick' = 'Rotini' x PP |