H. ‘Crusader’
Hosta ‘Crusader’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by W. & E. Lachman.
| Year registered | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | W. & E. Lachman |
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1989 by W. & E. Lachman, this medium-sized hosta cultivar is distinguished by its dark green leaves with wide, white margins. The foliage is broadly ovate, measuring 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) wide, with 9 to 10 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
Hosta 'Crusader' forms a dense clump reaching 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height, making it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover in partial to full shade. Its white-margined leaves provide contrast when paired with solid green or gold-foliaged hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials such as Heuchera and Astilbe. The scape height is recorded as 26 inches (66.0 cm), though the upper measurement is not specified.
Care Notes
Grow in moist, well-drained soil and water regularly during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, particularly in shaded, damp conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Flower scape height | 26 in (66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
- H. ‘Francee’ (1986)
- H. ‘Sugar and Cream’ (1984)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1288. How we check this data.