H. ‘Little Cyn’

Overview

Registered in 1998, 'Little Cyn' is a large hosta cultivar of unknown parentage, notable for its blue-green foliage with heavily rippled, mottled margins and a pronounced glaucous bloom on both leaf surfaces. The cordate leaves reach 12 inches in length and 8.5 inches in width, with 14 pairs of veins, contributing to a substantial mound-like habit.

In the Garden

With a mature spread of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and height of 22 inches (55.9 cm), 'Little Cyn' forms a dense, slow-growing mound suited to partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its large, textured blue-green leaves provide contrast alongside finer-textured shade perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*, and it may be used as a specimen or in massed plantings. The plant’s substantial size and slow growth make it less suitable for small containers.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the glaucous foliage may be attractive to both pests.