H. ‘Cosmic Prize’
Hosta ‘Cosmic Prize’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2010, *Hosta* 'Cosmic Prize' is a large cultivar resulting from the cross (*H.* 'Sea Prize' × *H.* 'Beer Belly Blues') pollinated by *H.* 'Cosmic Hippie'. It is visually distinctive for its nearly round, moderately cupped leaves with dark green centers and streaked, greenish-yellow to white margins that are slightly rippled, combined with a moderate growth rate and a dense, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
Reaching 21 inches (53.3 cm) in height and 43 inches (109.2 cm) in diameter at maturity, 'Cosmic Prize' forms a substantial mound suitable for mid-border or as a specimen in part-shade to shade. Its large, cupped leaves provide textural contrast when paired with fine-leaved perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*. The dark green scapes, rising 28 to 32 inches (71.1 to 81.2 cm), bear flowers typical of the genus.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable for optimal leaf condition in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 43 in (109.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.25 in (26 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | streaked dark green, greenish yellow to white slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately cupped, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 28–32 in (71.1–81.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | nice round cupped leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: (H. 'Sea Prize' x H. 'Beer Belly Blues') — H. ‘Sea Prize’, H. ‘Beer Belly Blues’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Cosmic Hippie' — H. ‘Cosmic Hippie’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Cosmic Breeder’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Brew’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Delight’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1199