H. ‘Crossing the Rubicon’
Hosta ‘Crossing the Rubicon’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 as a sport of Hosta 'Mark Anthony', 'Crossing the Rubicon' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with golden yellow margins. The broadly ovate leaves, measuring 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide, feature 12 to 13 vein pairs and a cordate base, forming a dense, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
'Crossing the Rubicon' reaches a mature diameter of 26 inches (66.0 cm) and a height of 14 inches (35.6 cm), with a slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the golden margins remain most vibrant, and pairs well with other shade perennials such as ferns, Heuchera, or Tiarella. Its compact size and mounded form make it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or shaded rock gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. This cultivar is susceptible to slug damage; monitor foliage regularly and use appropriate controls if needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Mark Anthony' — H. ‘Mark Anthony’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘Abiqua Zodiac’ (2009)
- H. ‘Aquarius’ (2009)
- H. ‘Burnished Brass’ (2009)
- H. ‘Charlie's Angels’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1267. How we check this data.