H. ‘Cry Baby’
Hosta ‘Cry Baby’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, Hosta 'Cry Baby' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with narrow, dark green, slightly rippled margins. The leaf blade is greenish yellow with a 0.25 in (0.6 cm) wide, dark green border, and the foliage exhibits a slight shine on both surfaces.
In the Garden
This compact hosta reaches a mature size of 12 in (30.5 cm) in height and 15 in (38.1 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as a groundcover in shaded areas. Its moderate growth rate and rhizomatous habit allow it to form small clumps that pair well with other small perennials such as ferns, Heuchera, or Tiarella. The small leaf size and overall dimensions also make it an appropriate candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Plant in moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones. Water regularly during dry periods and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges; provide protection from slugs and deer, which may damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow with .25in (0.6cm) wide, dark green, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Cry Baby’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Scaredy Cat’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
- H. ‘Champagne’ (1994)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘June’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1290. How we check this data.