H. ‘Cosmic Little Elf’
Hosta ‘Cosmic Little Elf’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2011, Hosta 'Cosmic Little Elf' is a small, mound-forming cultivar arising from a cross between Hosta 'Dorset Clown' and Hosta 'Purple Verticulated Elf'. It is visually distinctive for its ovate, twisted, wavy leaves that are very shiny on the upper surface and bear streaked greenish yellow, greenish white, and creamy white flat margins against a green center.
In the Garden
Reaching approximately 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter and 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in height, this slow-growing cultivar is well suited to the front of a shaded border, rock garden, or container. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs effectively with small ferns, heucheras, or other diminutive hostas. Its compact size and glossy foliage make it an excellent choice for troughs or small pots.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in gardens where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.75 in (9.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | streaked with greenish yellow, greenish white, and creamy white flat margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; twisted, wavy |
| Flower scape height | 16–20 in (40.6–50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small, very shiny with good substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Dorset Clown' — H. ‘Dorset Clown’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Purple Verticulated Elf' — H. ‘Purple Verticulated Elf’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Time Traveler’ (2010)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Coach Beets Dotson’ (2011)
- H. ‘Coach Jim Brainerd’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cosmic River’ (2011)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1189. How we check this data.