H. ‘Cosmic Lace’
Hosta ‘Cosmic Lace’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2010, 'Cosmic Lace' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar resulting from a cross between Hosta 'Fudge Ripple' and Hosta 'Volley Ball Fame'. This cultivar is visually distinctive for its ovate, moderately flat leaves that are light green with a white margin, further marked by light green streaking and greenish yellow to greenish white speckling within the leaf blade.
In the Garden
'Cosmic Lace' forms a mound-like clump reaching 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height and 38 inches (96.5 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for most hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen plant in shade gardens. The light green foliage with white margins pairs well with darker-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate control measures.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.75 in (14.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | light green streaked with greenish yellow to greenish white with .375 to .5in (1.0 to 1.3cm) wide, white speckling, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 23–25 in (58.4–63.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | edged form with fertile seed |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Fudge Ripple' — H. ‘Fudge Ripple’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Volley Ball Fame'
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Cosmic Lace’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Cosmic Desire’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Blueberry Swirl’ (2010)
- H. ‘Chimney Rock’ (2010)
- H. ‘Clown Belly’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1187. How we check this data.