H. ‘Country Cousin’

Overview

Registered in 2012, Hosta 'Country Cousin' is a small-sized cultivar notable for its medium green leaves streaked with creamy white, slightly rippled margins. Its parentage includes Hosta 'Zany Janie' as the pod parent, with an unknown pollen parent, and it is recognized as a good pod parent for breeding.

In the Garden

'Country Cousin' forms a mound-like plant with a moderate growth rate, reaching a mature size of approximately 7 inches (17.8 cm) in leaf length and 4 inches (10.2 cm) in width. It is suited to partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials such as heucheras and tiarellas. Its compact size makes it appropriate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slugs and deer may cause damage, the plant's small stature and dull leaf texture offer some resistance; monitor and manage pests as needed.