H. ‘Crumb Cake’

Hosta ‘Crumb Cake’ is a registered cultivar (2008) .

Year registered	2008
Section class	IV-3 (Small)

Overview

Registered in 2008, *Hosta* 'Crumb Cake' is a small hybrid derived from *H.* 'Cinnamon Sticks' (seed parent) and *H.* 'Cracker Crumbs' (pollen parent). This cultivar is visually distinguished by its dense, low mound of nearly round, heavily textured leaves with green centers and golden yellow, slightly rippled margins, combined with chartreuse scapes bearing purple-striped flowers.

In the Garden

'Crumb Cake' forms a compact, fast-growing mound 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall and 14 inches (35.6 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, where its wavy, shiny foliage provides textural contrast alongside finer-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras. The small size and tidy habit also suit trough gardens or mixed shade containers.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as foliage is palatable to both pests.

Size and leaf

Clump height	5 in (12.7 cm)
Clump width	14 in (35.6 cm)
Leaf length	3 in (7.6 cm)
Leaf width	2.5 in (6.4 cm)
Vein pairs	6
Leaf	golden yellow slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly folded, moderately wavy
Flower scape height	18–20 in (45.7–50.8 cm)
Seasonal colour change	becomes greenish yellow in summer
Notable characteristics	unique tight mound of wavy round leaves, honey-gold in color with mahogany petals

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Pod parent: H. 'Cinnamon Sticks' — H. ‘Cinnamon Sticks’
Pollen parent: H. 'Cracker Crumbs' — H. ‘Cracker Crumbs’

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #1286