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Hosta

'Dorset Blue'


Dorset Blue Hosta




Origin:  E. Smith & P. Aden 1977. (H. 'Tardiflora' x H. sieboldiana 'Elegans Alba'.)
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Hosta
Cultivar
'Dorset Blue'
Category
Perennials
Height
25 cm
Spread
60 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugust
Growth
Slow
Pests
Pest resistant.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Thick leaves bearing a strong bright blue colour, cupped shape, and measurement of 13 x 10 cm for the leaf blade.
Flower Description
Flower is bell-shaped and greyish white. Grows on an upright, bare, 35 cm scape.
Notable Specimens
The A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada
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