H. ‘Astral Bliss’

Overview

Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Astral Bliss' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its intensely blue-green foliage that retains color well into October. The leaves are lanceolate with tapered bases, exhibiting a very glaucous bloom on both surfaces, and display light twisting with moderate folding and waviness.

In the Garden

'Astral Bliss' forms a dense, upright flared mound reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 26 inches (66 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation. It thrives in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials. The heavy leaf substance contributes to its durability in the landscape.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The heavy substance provides some resistance to slug damage, though standard slug control measures are recommended in moist conditions.