It is no secret to our hostaphile friends that we like golds and have made a great many crosses to produce quality hostas in this color line. We have been especially happy with former large type introductions like 'Streets of Gold' and 'Benediction.' Waiting in the wings are several others that are both stately and lovely. One of the best of these is our 2006 introduction of 'Cair Paravel.' Forming a large clump with a spreading habit, this cultivar will obtain a width of about 40". Individual leaves are in the area of 12" x 6". In essence, C.P. combines the best of both parents: large clump, rapid growth rate, and distinctive presentation. Strong in CYNTHIA'S genetics is the ability to produce beautifully wavy leaf edges. Additionally, the CYNTHIA line tends to be quite sun tolerant. Both these virtues are exemplified in 'Cair Paravel.' As the photo indicates, this wavy leaf edge is dominant. Several of the sibs showed this strength, but C.P. was the very best of them. The color is a different sort of gold than we have ever seen before. Not a yellow gold, and not a chartreuse-gold either. Rather than trying to find the right words for it, let the picture act as an explanation. Depending on the season, there is often a marbling effect, and if one looks closely, a muted cream-green edge. This is a gold with character and we should have enough to fill orders hopefully. As with all our own introductions, we guarantee your satisfaction. You will like 'Cair Paravel.' 'Cair Paravel:' An elegant name for an elegant hosta.

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