H. ‘Cosmic Lady’
Hosta ‘Cosmic Lady’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2010, *Hosta* 'Cosmic Lady' is a small-sized cultivar resulting from the cross (*H.* 'Rosedale Shady Lady' × *H.* 'Cosmic Hippie') pollinated by *H.* 'Green Quarter'. It is visually distinctive for its nearly round, medium green leaves with streaked greenish-white to creamy white flat margins, combined with a compact, upright habit.
In the Garden
With a mature diameter of approximately 22 inches (55.9 cm) and height of 13.5 inches (34.3 cm), 'Cosmic Lady' is well suited to the front of a shaded border, rock garden, or container. Its moderate growth rate and small stature make it appropriate for small-space gardens. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and pairs well with other small perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or miniature hostas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, especially in shaded, moist locations.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13.5 in (34.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.87 in (9.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.87 in (9.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium green, streaked greenish white to creamy white flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 15–18 in (38.1–45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small with rounded leaves and form |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: (H. 'Rosedale Shady Lady' x H. 'Cosmic Hippie') — H. ‘Rosedale Shady Lady’, H. ‘Cosmic Hippie’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Green Quarter' — H. ‘Green Quarter’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Cheesecake’ (2010)
- H. ‘Coach Paul Castro’ (2010)
- H. ‘Coach Terry Paustian’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1188