Welcome to the American Hosta Society Online Registry & 
		Database for the Plant Genus Hosta American Hosta Society  
Delaware Blue Hen - 2009

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: G. R. Kruer   

Registered Clump
Registered Leaf

Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
giant plant, fast growth, with blue mound of large crinkled, dimpled leaves
Plant Width
70
Plant Width (cm)
177.80
Plant Height
32
Plant Height (cm)
81.28
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
medium blue-green
Leaf Length
19
Leaf Length (cm)
48.26
Leaf Width
12.75
Leaf Width (cm)
32.38
Vein Pairs
15 to 16
Margin Appearance
flat
Leaf Texture Top
glaucous bloom
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
lightly twisted, moderately folded, lightly wavy, moderated corrugated
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
39 to 50
Scape Height (cm)
99.1 to 127
Scape Color
purple
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
2.75
Flower Length (cm)
7
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Milton, DE
Bloom Start
6/10
Bloom Peak
6/23
Bloom Finish
7/8
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15

Seed Information

Viable
sets seeds viability is unknown
Seed Pod Color
green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
the original seedling
Age of Clump
6

Parentage

Pod Parent
Parentage Unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
I-2
Season Color Change
greens up as summer progresses

Classification Information

Section Class
I-2
Classif Leaf Length
19
Classif Leaf Width
12.75
Classif Leaf Color
medium blue-green


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

The American Hosta Growers Association is proud to honor the legacy of AHGA member Steve Greene.

www.hostagrowers.org


Email Gayle Hartley Alley