H. ‘Cyclone’
Hosta ‘Cyclone’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 as a sport of an unnamed parent, *Hosta* 'Cyclone' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its intensely twisted, deeply folded leaves. The broadly ovate, 5-inch (12.7 cm) leaves feature creamy white centers with dark green, heavily rippled margins, a slightly shiny surface on both sides, and a lightly corrugated texture.
In the Garden
Reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter with a moderate growth rate, 'Cyclone' is suitable for the front of shaded borders, rock gardens, or container culture. Its upright habit and small stature make it an effective edging plant or accent among other small hostas, ferns, or woodland perennials in partial to full shade.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Cyclone' may be susceptible to slug damage, particularly on its textured foliage, and deer browsing in areas where these animals are present.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | creamy white with .75in (1.9cm) wide, dark green, heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; intensely twisted, intensely wavy, deeply folded and lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 15–20 in (38.1–50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very twisted leaf form |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ (2003)
- H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (2000)
- H. ‘Clifford's Stingray’ (2000)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1322