H. ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’
Hosta ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-4b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, this large hosta cultivar was developed from a cross between *H.* 'Sea Prize' (pod parent) and *H.* 'Maekawa' (pollen parent). Its most distinctive feature is the combination of blue-green leaves with wide, pure white, heavily rippled margins, often exhibiting medium green streaking within the leaf blade.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Rhinestone Cowboy' reaches a mature spread of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and height of 23 inches (58.4 cm), with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its bold foliage. The glaucous scapes, reaching 27 to 30 inches (68.6 to 76.2 cm) in height, carry flowers typical of the genus.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the broad, tender leaves are attractive to both pests.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.25 in (26 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | medium green streaked with 1.25in (3.2cm) wide, pure white, heavy ripples margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 27–30 in (68.6–76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Sea Prize' — H. ‘Sea Prize’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Maekawa' — H. ‘Maekawa’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Urban Cowboy’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-4b, large size):
- H. ‘Blazing Saddles’ (2000)
- H. ‘Earth Angel’ (2002)
- H. ‘Amazing Matthew’ (2003)
- H. ‘Splendid Sarah’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lakeside Prophecy Fulfilled’ (2006)
- H. ‘Border Street’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4652