Hosta 'Dorset Blue' (Dorset Blue Hosta)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Hosta |
| Cultivar | 'Dorset Blue' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | E. Smith & P. Aden 1977. (H. 'Tardiflora' x H. sieboldiana 'Elegans Alba'.) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 25 cm |
| Spread | 60 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Pests | Pest resistant. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada |
| 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. |
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