H. ‘Cosmic Lovin’
Hosta ‘Cosmic Lovin’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-4b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2013, *Hosta* 'Cosmic Lovin' is a large sport of a stable form of *H. 'Volleyball Fame'*. It is visually distinctive for its medium green, broadly ovate leaves with pure white margins ranging from 0.5 to 2 inches (1.3 to 5.1 cm) wide, a contrast that remains vibrant into autumn.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound 20 inches (50.8 cm) tall and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is best sited in partial to full shade, where its white-edged leaves brighten darker borders. The substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of mixed shade plantings; it pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other broad-leaved perennials. Its green scapes, reaching 33 to 39 inches (83.8 to 99.1 cm), bear lavender flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.25 in (26 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly twisted, lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 33–39 in (83.8–99.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | vibrant white edge looks good until fall |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of stable form of H. 'Volleyball Fame' — H. ‘Volleyball Fame’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-4b, large size):
- H. ‘Border Street’ (2008)
- H. ‘Lakeside Prophecy Fulfilled’ (2006)
- H. ‘Splendid Sarah’ (2005)
- H. ‘Amazing Matthew’ (2003)
- H. ‘Earth Angel’ (2002)
- H. ‘Blazing Saddles’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1190