Hosta | Blue Dolphin |
Status | registered |
Originator(s) | Rick Sawyer/AHS/G. Alley 2019 |
Origin | 'Sea Mermaid' seedling |
Size category | large |
Plant height x width | 60x100 cm (24x39 in.) |
Leaf length x width | 24x22 cm (9x9 in.) |
Vein pairs | 12 |
Leaf color | blue-green |
Variegation | |
Leaf | very corrugated, a bit cupped |
Petiole | |
Scape | blue-grey |
Scape height | 110 cm (43 in.) |
Flower | pale lavender |
Flower length | 6.5 cm (2.6 in.) |
Fragrant | |
Flowering period | June - July |
Fertile | yes |
Pod | green |
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Info | This selection from Maine's hosta breeder Rick Sawyer has rounded, heart-shaped leaves with heavily impressed veins. Of special note is the unique blue-green color especially noticeable in lower light. Pale lavender flowers top the 3-foot clump in summer. A seedling of 'Sea Mermaid'. Large, upright presentation of nearly round, rumpled, corrugated leaves. Large white flowers bob & sway on extra long scapes. |
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