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H. ‘Cosmic Hot Stuff’ (R) 2025
Status: Published

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Rod Kuenster-Hosta-Images

Photographer: Rod Kuenster;
Clump Photo

Rod Kuenster-Hosta-Images

Photographer: Rod Kuenster;
Leaf Photo

Rod Kuenster-Hosta-Images

Photographer: Rod Kuenster;
Flower Photo

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Photographer: Rod Kuenster; Clump Photo

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Photographer: Rod Kuenster; Leaf Photo

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Photographer: Rod Kuenster; Flower Photo

H. ‘Cosmic Hot Stuff’

Rod Kuenster (ONIR)

Plant: 48in (121.9cm) diameter; 26in (66.0cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 15in (38.1cm) long; 12.5in (31.8cm) wide; 13 to 15 vein pairs; green streaked with cream and yellow, with slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; lightly cupped and corrugated overall.

Scape: 48 to 55in (121.9 to 139.7cm) high; green with striping

Scape Bracts: .75 in (1.9 cm) long

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; near white, light lavender central stripes; tubular; Iowa City, IA; 7/15 to 8/15

Seed: sets viable seed, striped green pods

Clump History: division; 6 years old; Iowa City, IA

Notable Characteristics: Another one that is very fertile and I have divided to use in more places.

Pod Parent: (H. ‘Cosmic Infatuation’ × H. ‘Website’) × H. ‘Diamond Lake’

Pollen Parent: H. ‘Cosmic Crocodile’

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: II-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A