A Delectable Cerulean Treat for the Canadian Border
Masterfully introduced by the late Dr. Jim Meyer, Hosta 'Blueberry Muffin' is a whimsical and rugged addition to any northern landscape. This mid-sized cultivar is a hallmark of texture, featuring puckered, round leaves that stay remarkably blue from the misty shores of Newfoundland to the sunny valleys of the Okanagan. Its name perfectly captures the muffin-top appearance of its dense, sprawling habit, making it a conversation piece that is as tough as it is charming for the front or mid-border.
Why It Stands Out
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Intense Cobalt Corrugation: The nearly round leaves are heavily puckered and cupped, holding a thick, waxy sapphire bloom that resists fading even in the midsummer heat.
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Striking Mauve Petioles: Rich blue foliage contrasts beautifully against vibrant mauve-to-purple petioles, providing a pop of colour right down to the soil line.
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Exceptional Slug Resistance: The thick, leathery leaf substance ensures this variety maintains its tidy, dimpled appearance throughout our long Canadian growing season.
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Mauve Summer Spires: In mid-to-late summer, sturdy purple scapes rise above the blue-green canopy to display clusters of soft lavender, bell-shaped flowers.
Technical Specs
| Feature |
Specification |
| Size (H × W) |
35.6 cm × 91.4 cm (14″ × 36″) |
| Hardiness Zone |
Canadian Zones 3–9 |
| Colour |
Deep powder-blue with purple petioles |
| Light Requirements |
Partial to full shade |
Grower's Tip
To truly highlight those colourful purple stems, consider planting Hosta 'Blueberry Muffin' in a decorative ceramic pot or at the top of a low stone wall where the base is visible. Because we are committed to our True to Type promise, we wait for those signature puckered blue leaves and purple petioles to fully manifest in our Bécancour trial beds before we ever consider a division ready for your garden.
