Hosta sieboldiana Blue Vision

The Hosta 'Blue Vision' is a magnificent "blue" variety derived from the Hosta sieboldiana. It is a vigorous plant that develops lush vegetation composed of large cup-shaped wavy leaves, thick enough to deter slugs. These leaves form a magnificent mound of foliage, from which white flower spikes emerge in summer. This beautiful perennial has a great effect on the edge of woodlands, in a contemporary or Japanese-style flowerbed, always in full or partial shade, planted in fresh but well-drained soil.

This Hosta, or Funkia 'Blue Vision' is a completely hardy perennial of the lily family or hosta family according to classifications. The plant shows, starting from spring, a clump-like habit. When mature in 5 or 6 years, it will reach a height of 45-50 cm (18-20in) and it can spread over more than 60 cm (24in), if conditions are met. It is a long-lived variety, with strongly corrugated heart-shaped leaves. The lamina is thick and concave, with an upturned margin. Flowering usually takes place in July-August, in the form of elongated bell-shaped flowers, clustered towards the top of peduncles that emerge widely from the foliage. Each flower opens in a pale lavender shade, then quickly becomes white. This perennial spreads by stolons, similar to strawberries. All above-ground deciduous vegetation disappears in winter.

Traditionally, hostas are planted under deciduous trees, in cool flowerbeds or rockeries and borders, especially near water features. This perennial can be grown in pots and even in isolation. The Hosta 'Blue Vision' pairs well with ferns, foamflowers, and astilbes, for example, these plants appreciate the same environments. To highlight its extraordinary foliage, combine it with yellow to golden false grasses, preferably Carex and Hakonechloa. Also consider spring bulbs, Caucasian forget-me-nots, and creeping bugles as companions.