H. ‘Cosmic Pistol’
Hosta ‘Cosmic Pistol’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2012, Hosta 'Cosmic Pistol' is a medium-sized cultivar resulting from a cross between H. 'Pistol' (pod parent) and H. 'Misty May' (pollen parent). Its most distinctive feature is the blue-green leaf center with creamy white to pale yellow margins, further marked by light green streaking and a slightly rippled edge.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 34 inches (86.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its good leaf substance provides reasonable durability. The broadly ovate, lightly cupped leaves with a glaucous underside pair well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade perennials that complement its blue-green and cream coloration.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protect from slugs and deer, which may damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.25 in (26 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | light green streaked with creamy white and pale yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly cupped, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 26–32 in (66.0–81.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | good substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Pistol'
- Pollen parent: H. 'Misty May'
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. ‘Cosmic Mad Scientist’ (2012)
- H. ‘Heat Lightning’ (2012)
- H. ‘Macarena’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1198. How we check this data.