MyHostas database

HostaSkylight

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Bev Stegeman 2001

Origin"open pollinated seedling of ('Dorothy Benedict' x montana macrophylla)

Size categorymedium - large

Plant height x width40x120 cm (16x47 in.)

Leaf length x width30x20 cm (12x8 in.)

Vein pairs14

Leaf colorblue

Variegation 

Leafheavy, wavy, very corrugated

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height60 cm (24 in.)

Flowerpale lavender

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJune - July

Fertileyes/breeder

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoThis is from hybridizers Bev and Dave Stegeman, and we think it is one of the best blues to come along in years. Like a pool of still water reflecting the sky in your garden, 'Skylight' is a medium sized blue with heavy substance, very glaucous leaves, and is highly fertile for those of you who like to grow seedlings.
The Stegemans' say "Skylight's most notable characteristic is its soft, baby blue color - similar to the color of a blue spruce."

Sports

Progeny'Around and Around' = 'Potomac Splash' x PP
'Blue Wu' = PP x 'Empress Wu'
'Giantland Skylight Bowl' = PP x 'Blue Betty Lou'
'Giantland Skylight Mountain' = 'Big John' x PP
'Jet Black' = "Mary Chastain 04 B1 streaked seedling" x PP
'Southern Blues' = 'Pewterware' x PP
'Tarheel Blue' = 'Powderpuff' x PP