Hosta 'Hadspen Blue' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
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Hosta 'Hadspen Blue'
Hosta 'Hadspen Blue' is an attractive shade-loving perennial with elegant lance-shaped foliage that is dark green in colour. In midsummer, striking blue flowers appear on tall stems above the foliage and attract a variety of pollinators. Its foliage provides a dramatic contrast to the much brighter flowers. This low-maintenance ornamental plant is great for filling in a shady garden area. The plant grows to about 40cm in height and requires very little maintenance. It is also relatively hardy and can easily survive winter temperatures. Hosta 'Hadspen Blue' is an easy way to add vibrant colour to your garden and provides a strong visual impact.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
Lavender-gray to off-white Flowers
Sun:
Part shade,full shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Hosta 'Hadspen Blue' plants thrive with an average of 1 inch of water per week (applied directly to the soil). It is best to water early in the morning to give the soil enough time to soak up the water before the leaves start to heat up in the sun. Depending on the temperature and humidity, your plant may need more or less water -- check the soil for moisture every 3-4 days and water if needed. To avoid over-watering, water deeply and infrequently, allowing the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out before watering again.
sunlight
Hosta 'Hadspen Blue' should be grown in a location that receives partial to full shade, meaning it would receive 2 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. The amount of sunlight received should vary depending on the season. In the summer months the plant should receive the lower end of the spectrum, 2 to 4 hours of direct sunlight. When temperatures start to cool off in the Fall, the amount of sunlight can increase slightly to the 4 to 6 hours range. As always, be sure to take into account your particular geographical location as this can have an effect on the amount of sunlight your plant will receive.
pruning
Hosta 'Hadspen Blue' should be pruned as needed during the springtime. Pruning should be done to remove dead or dying foliage, to reduce the size of the plant, or to shape or thin it out. When pruning, you should first assess the plant and see what needs to be done. If the leaves are damaged or showing signs of disease, the best thing to do is remove them rather than trying to save them. If pruning to reduce the size of the plant, then remove the outer leaves that are growing more vigorously than the inner leaves. When pruning to thin out the plant, choose the oldest leaves or ones that are growing inwards or downwards, as these will produce the least amount of energy and bloom. Finally, when pruning to shape the plant, carefully snip off the leaves in an outward or upward direction, so that the plant will form a rounded shape. In all cases, take care not to prune too much, as this will inhibit further growth.
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Hosta 'Hadspen Blue' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
