H. ‘Cinnamon Sticks’

Overview

Registered in 2009 by K. Walek, this small hosta cultivar resulted from a cross between *Hosta longipes* f. *hypoglauca* and *Hosta* 'Maruba Iwa'. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green to medium green ovate leaves with slightly rippled margins, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a thin glaucous bloom on the underside.

In the Garden

Reaching approximately 13 inches (33.0 cm) in height and 27 inches (68.6 cm) in diameter, this small hosta forms a semi-upright to mounded habit suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its compact size makes it appropriate for rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of a shaded border, where it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other small perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer exposures, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protection from deer and slugs may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.