H. ‘Little Cyn’
Hosta ‘Little Cyn’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
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.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | mottled heavy ripples margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Fisher's Green Magic’ (1998)
- H. ‘Green Spot’ (1998)
- H. ‘Dapper Jim’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3434. How we check this data.