H. ‘Cosmic Rain’
Hosta ‘Cosmic Rain’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2013, *Hosta* 'Cosmic Rain' is a medium-sized cultivar resulting from a cross between *H.* 'Frosted Morning' (pod parent) and *H.* 'Beer Belly Blues' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with creamy white to pale yellow margins that exhibit streaking, a trait that extends into the petioles and scapes.
In the Garden
'Cosmic Rain' forms a mound-like clump reaching 21 inches (53.3 cm) in height and 39 inches (99.1 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended, as with most hostas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 39 in (99.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.25 in (13.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | streaked medium blue-green, pale yellow, greenish white creamy white slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 36–44 in (91.4–111.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very colorful with streaking into petioles and scapes |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Frosted Morning' — H. ‘Frosted Morning’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Beer Belly Blues' — H. ‘Beer Belly Blues’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Cosmic Desire’ (2013)
- H. ‘Oberland Colourful Noise’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1200