H. ‘Country Road’
Hosta ‘Country Road’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2000 as a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Rocky Road', 'Country Road' is a large, upright cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with dark green, flat margins and a heavy glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The cordate leaf base and prominent veining (11–12 pairs) contribute to its substantial, textured appearance.
In the Garden
'Country Road' reaches 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and 41 inches (104.1 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage retains its glaucous quality. The upright scapes, reaching 24–25 inches (61.0–63.5 cm), bear glaucous green flowers in midsummer. This cultivar pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast with its broad leaves.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Country Road' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 41 in (104.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | dark green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24–25 in (61.0–63.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Rocky Road' — H. ‘Rocky Road’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1222