A Rare Rhizomatous Gem for the Serious Collector
Hosta 'Cry Baby' is a diminutive, narrow-leafed cultivar bred from Hosta 'Anne Arett' and registered in 1999. Its rhizomatous habit sets it apart, allowing it to spread steadily and fill gaps between larger varieties. Long, slender leaves display a luminous greenish-yellow centre framed by a crisp dark green margin with a slightly rippled edge. Hardy across Canadian zones 3–9, it thrives in shaded gardens from the Okanagan Valley to the Maritimes. Our stock traces directly to the hybridizer's original plant, and every division is verified True to Type at our Bécancour trial fields before it ships.
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Elite Originator Stock: Our inventory descends directly from the hybridizer's original plant, preserving the pinnacle of this variety's genetics.
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Unique Foliage Profile: Long, slender leaves feature a luminous greenish-yellow centre framed by a crisp, dark green border — a striking combination in any shade planting.
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Lustrous Sheen: Both leaf surfaces carry a subtle shiny finish that reflects light beautifully in a shaded nook.
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Dynamic Edging: Slightly rippled margins add a sense of delicate movement to the low-growing mound.
| Feature |
Specification |
| Size (H × W) |
31 cm × 38 cm (12" × 15") |
| Hardiness Zone |
3–9 |
| Colour |
Greenish-yellow centre with dark green margins |
| Light Requirements |
Partial to full shade |
Grower's Tip: Because 'Cry Baby' is rhizomatous, it excels as a groundcover or gap-filler between larger hostas. We wait for the first spring flush at our Bécancour trial fields to confirm every division is True to Type — so you receive a vigorous plant that honours the hybridizer's original vision.
