Hosta 'Blue Jay' (Blue Jay Hosta)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusHosta
Cultivar'Blue Jay'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3a - 9a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-39 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)-40 - 20
Height15 - 45 cm
Spread22 - 28 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright, spreading and mound.
LandscapeBorder planting, massing and groudcover.
PropagationDivision.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil and humus-rich.
PestsSlug resistant.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionHeart-shaped, thick leaves that are slightly cupped and come to a point.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers are bell-shaped and held above the foliage.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are a bluish-green. The flowers are a pinkish-white colour.
Texture DescriptionThe leaves are waxy.

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