H. ‘Crossroads Parrot’
Hosta ‘Crossroads Parrot’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2003 by an unknown hybridizer, *Hosta* 'Crossroads Parrot' is a medium-sized cultivar with blue-green foliage and a distinctive vase-shaped habit. Its most notable features are the long, pointed leaves with slightly rippled margins and twisted tips, combined with a glaucous bloom on the leaf undersides.
In the Garden
'Crossroads Parrot' forms an upright, moderate-growing clump reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its blue-green leaves provide good contrast when paired with gold- or chartreuse-foliaged plants such as *Hosta* 'Sum and Substance' or *Carex elata* 'Aurea'. The vase-shaped form makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges; standard slug and deer precautions are advisable for this cultivar.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy with a twisted tip |
| Flower scape height | 20–21 in (50.8–53.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | vase-shaped; ripple edge with long, pointed leaf |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'William Lachman' — H. ‘William Lachman’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Old Black Magic’ (1999)
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1272