H. ‘Crossroads Hurricane’

Overview

Registered in 2003, *Hosta* 'Crossroads Hurricane' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'William Lachman' as its pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its broadly ovate, blue-green leaves with streaked yellow flat margins, heavy substance, and a glaucous bloom on both leaf surfaces.

In the Garden

'Crossroads Hurricane' forms a moderate-growing, mound-like clump reaching 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The heavy substance of the leaves provides some resistance to slugs, though monitoring is still advisable, and deer may browse the foliage in typical hosta-growing zones.