H. ‘Cosmic Delight’

Overview

Registered in 2010, Hosta 'Cosmic Delight' is a large cultivar resulting from the cross (H. 'My Mom' × H. 'Cosmic Hippie') pollinated by H. 'Ma Breeder'. It is visually distinctive for its nearly round, moderately cupped leaves with streaked light green centers and margins that transition from greenish white to creamy white, combined with a dull, moderately corrugated surface.

In the Garden

Reaching 24 inches (61 cm) in height and 38 inches (96.5 cm) in diameter, 'Cosmic Delight' forms an upright, moderate-growing clump suited to partial to dappled shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its broad, textured leaves provide contrast when paired with finer-textured perennials such as ferns or astilbes. The plant's substantial size makes it effective as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.