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HostaJet Black

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Doug & Mardy Beilstein 2017

Origin"Mary Chastain 04 B1 streaked seedling" x 'Skylight'

Size categorymedium - large

Plant height x width60x140 cm (24x55 in.)

Leaf length x width24x19 cm (9x7 in.)

Vein pairs11-12

Leaf colorblue

Variegation 

Leafa bit cupped, a bit corrugated

Petiole 

Scapeglaucous green

Scape height75 cm (30 in.)

Flowernear white

Flower length4 cm (1.6 in.)

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJune - July

Fertilelimited/difficult

Pod blue

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoDoug Beilstein combined genetics from Mary Chastain's world-class "Lakeside" breeding stock and one of the most intense blues yet created, Bev and Dave Stegeman's 'Skylight'. The result is this incredible, waxy blue plant. 'Jet Black' has round, gently cupped, and lightly dimpled leaves that are so waxy, the center vein appears nearly white. Doug chose the name, because late in the summer the blue gives way to a deep, black-green color. Hosta 'Jet Black' is a vigorous grower that forms a distinct mound about 24" tall and 48" across. Fertile, near-white flowers bloom in mid summer.

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