H. ‘Cosmic Hippie’
Hosta ‘Cosmic Hippie’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2006, 'Cosmic Hippie' is a large hosta cultivar resulting from a cross between Hosta 'Dorothy Benedict' and a seedling of the same parent. Its most distinctive feature is the leaf coloration: green centers irregularly streaked with greenish yellow, surrounded by flat creamy white margins, on broadly ovate leaves with cordate bases.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height. Its large leaves, measuring 9.5 inches (24.1 cm) long and 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide with 13 to 15 vein pairs, are dull on both surfaces. The scapes rise 20 to 24 inches (50.8 to 61.0 cm) above the foliage. 'Cosmic Hippie' performs well in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and pairs effectively with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of shaded borders.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While hostas are generally susceptible to slugs and deer, 'Cosmic Hippie' is noted for good seed set and viability, making it a useful parent for breeding work.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | streaked with greenish yellow, creamy white flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 20–24 in (50.8–61.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | colors of streaking, good mound, good seed set, very viable seeds, good breeder |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Dorothy Benedict' seedling — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
18 published registry records name Hosta ‘Cosmic Hippie’ as a parent: 18 seedlings.
Seedlings of H. ‘Cosmic Hippie’ (18), by registration year
- H. ‘Cosmic Baby’ (2008)
- H. ‘Cosmic Kid’ (2008)
- H. ‘Cosmic Rainbow’ (2008)
- H. ‘Chimney Rock’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Breeder’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Brew’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Delight’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Fantasy’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Journey’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Lady’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Prize’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sensation’ (2010)
- H. ‘Goat Hollow’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Spotted Cow’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cosmic Paint Shaker’ (2012)
- H. ‘Cosmic Reaction’ (2012)
- H. ‘Cosmic Smiles’ (2012)
- H. ‘Wicked Marvel’ (2021)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Fudge Ripple’ (2006)
- H. ‘Athena’ (2005)
- H. ‘Birth of the Blues’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1181. How we check this data.