Hosta 'Blue Boy'
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A clump-forming perennial to around 50cm high, forming a mound of heart-shaped, blue-green leaves with deeply impressed veins. Loose clusters of pale purple flowers are borne on tall stems above the foliage in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Hosta 'Blue Boy' (Hosta 'Blue Boy')
- Genus
- Hosta
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Hosta 'Blue Boy'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Hosta 'Blue Boy'
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Hosta 'Blue Boy' care guide
- Cool damp humus rich soil, mulch ground to lock moisture in
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Cool damp humus rich soil, mulch ground to lock moisture in
Fertilizing
FertilizingOrganic diluted leaf feed once per month spring through autumn
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring or late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in a shady spot in fertile soil that does not dry out, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Hostas in the ground may need watering during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to virus diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails, though these thicker-leaved blue cultivars are more resistant than others. Container grown plants may be susceptible to vine weevil
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