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.