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Hosta

'Halcyon'


Halcyon Hosta




Origin:  Raised by Eric Smith (1917-1986), former Vice President of the British Hosta and Hemerocallis Society. A seedling selection resulting from the crossing of H. tardiflora (mother) and H. seiboldiana var. elegans (pollen parent), the cross resulted in two acceptable seedlings; 'Halcyon' and 'Buckshaw Blue': belonging to the H. tardina group.
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Hosta
Cultivar
'Halcyon'
Category
Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
1a - 6a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
0a -5b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-51 - (-21)
Temperature (°F)
-60 - (-5)
Height
55 cm
Spread
102 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugust
General Description
A very attractive, low, clumping hosta that is topped by intense pink-purple blooms in late summer.
Landscape
Plant with ferns, Colchicums, Bergenias and other woodland type perennials.
Cultivation
Halcyon prefers a rich, moist soil on the acidic side that is rich in organic matter in dappled shade. It is also well suited to pots or containers if sufficient moisture is provided.
Growth
Fast
ID Characteristic
Blue-grey leaves holding lavender bell-shaped flowers.
Pests
Slugs, snails and vine weevil
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Thick and smooth leaves bearing intense blue-grey colour and measure at 16 x 10 cm.
Flower Description
Small grey-green and mauve flower bracts.
Notable Specimens
The A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Easily increased by spring division.
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