Small glaucous blue leaved variety forming a low mound. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to July. Partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Additional information
Generic | Hosta |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Blue Boy' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | lilac |
Soil | |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 20cm |
Family | Hostaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | blue |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Group planting, Pot |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Slugs and snails |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds |
Propagation | Division |
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