Hosta 'Blue Umbrellas' (Blue Umbrellas Hosta)
Botanical Information
Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Hosta |
Cultivar | 'Blue Umbrellas' |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | P. Aden 1978. (H. 'Tokudama' x H. sieboldiana 'Elegans'.) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 90 cm |
Spread | 135 cm |
Growth | Slow |
Flowering Period | July |
Description and Growing Information
ID Characteristic | Leaves have an umbrella-like appearance. |
Pests | Pest resistant. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Extremely thick, blue green to dark green leaves. Leaf blade measures at 35 x 25 cm. |
Flower Description | Bell-shaped and bearing an almost white colour. Blooms on an upright, bare, pale green, 90 cm scape. |