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.
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. ‘White Christmas’ (1999)
- H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (2000)
- H. ‘Clifford's Stingray’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lakeside Cupcake’ (1998)
- H. ‘Loyalist’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1290