H. ‘Cutting Edge’
Hosta ‘Cutting Edge’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Benedict & H. Gowen.
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Benedict & H. Gowen |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 by R. Benedict and H. Gowen, *Hosta* 'Cutting Edge' is a large hybrid derived from *H.* 'Salute' (seed parent) and *H. pycnophylla* (pollen parent). The cultivar is distinguished by its broad, cordate blue-green leaves with medium blue-green margins, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a glaucous bloom on the underside.
In the Garden
'Cutting Edge' reaches a mature height of 22 inches (55.9 cm) and a spread of 27 inches (68.6 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens. Its substantial leaf size pairs well with finer-textured shade perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 27–28 in (68.6–71.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Salute' — H. ‘Salute’
- Pollen parent: H. pycnophylla
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1318