Hosta | Blaue Venus |
Status | registered |
Originator(s) | Heinz Klose 1988/Pete & Jean Ruh 2003 |
Origin | tardiflora hybrid |
Size category | small |
Plant height x width | 35x85 cm (14x33 in.) |
Leaf length x width | 20x15 cm (8x6 in.) |
Vein pairs | 12 |
Leaf color | blue-green |
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Flowering period | June - July |
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Info | Slow to propagate. Miniature size, low and spreading. A German Tardiana from Heinz Klose who made the selection from seed he received from Eric Smith. Round deep blue leaves have good substance are topped with lavender flowers. Slightly larger than H. 'Blue Moon' and a better grower, still fairly rare in Europe. Intense blue leaves, a very good German 'Tardiana'. |
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