Hosta 'Blue Cadet'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Height
Corrugated
Spacing
Lightly
Sun Exposure
Glaucous Bloom
Danger
Glaucous Bloom
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Seed Collecting
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Fast
Where to Grow
Heart-shaped
Seed Collecting
Medium Blue-Green
Fruit Shape
Medium Blue-Green
Fruit Size
3 (Average)
Fruit Colors
Fewer than 9
9 to 11
Growing Habit
Flat/Nearly Flat
Days to Maturity
No margin
Seed Type
Early/Mid
Mid
Usage
Medium Lavender
Pale Purple
Disease Resistance
Funnel
Leaf Type
No fragrance
Foliage Color
Yes; seed is viable
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Non-patented
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Montgomery, Alabama

Brookfield, Connecticut

Oxford, Connecticut

Dacula, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Machesney Park, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois

Woodridge, Illinois

Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Topeka, Kansas

Louisville, Kentucky

Needham, Massachusetts

Royal Oak, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan

Lake City, Minnesota

New Ulm, Minnesota

Kansas City, Missouri

Lothair, Montana

Oakland, New Jersey

Pittsford, New York

Salt Point, New York

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Cincinnati, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Columbia, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Garland, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

Broadway, Virginia

Leesburg, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

Shoreline, Washington

Birchwood, Wisconsin

Grantsburg, Wisconsin

New Richmond, Wisconsin

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

8
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3
neutrals
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J
| September 2018 | positive

I have had great success growing the Blue Cadet Hosta in Iceland for the last 20 years. The plant continues to multiply so I have three ...Read More

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Birchwood, WI (Zone 3b) | September 2014 | positive

This hosta is a very good grower - providing plants to divide. It is an attractive neat more-green-than-blue plant, and has nice deep la...Read More

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Seattle, WA (Zone 7b) | March 2012 | positive

Seattle WA -- I have grown Blue Cadet in 1 or 2gal containers for a number of years -- they are spectacular grouped together on my back p...Read More

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Garland, TX | June 2010 | positive

Grows slowly and takes N. Texas heat in the shade.

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(Zone 5a) | August 2008 | positive

A nice, compact, blue hosta. Blooms June-July in my garden.

J
Lothair, MT (Zone 4a) | July 2007 | positive

This little soldier of a hosta is a cutie. Give him a little time, though, as he has not been a fast grower, at least for me. He has mu...Read More

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Brookfield, CT | May 2006 | positive

2018: several years ago, horrible voles took over and attacked my gardens, especially hostas. They loved my blue cadets. Actually, mostly...Read More

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Saskatoon, SK (Zone 3a) | June 2005 | positive

Blue Cadet is a very nice small hosta. Mine is in constant shade of a northern exposure and still performs well. It forms a mound of bl...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | April 2004 | neutral

This little hosta grows very quickly and isn't picky about where it's put in the shade garden. It makes a thick mound in a season (two a...Read More

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| April 2003 | neutral

Multiplies very quickly, blue retained all summer (in med shade at least), nice understory hosta for larger hostas, usually available che...Read More

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MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | September 2002 | neutral

Flower scapes 14"-21". P. Aden 1974.

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