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. |