H. ‘Crystal Charm’
Hosta ‘Crystal Charm’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2001 by an unknown hybridizer, 'Crystal Charm' is a small hosta distinguished by its medium green leaves with broad, white, slightly rippled margins. The lance-shaped leaves, measuring 6 inches long and 3 inches wide, feature five vein pairs and a dull upper surface with a slightly shiny underside.
In the Garden
This compact cultivar reaches 10 inches in height and 15 inches in diameter, forming a moderate-growing, mound-like habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and is well-suited for small gardens, rockeries, or container plantings due to its small size. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and other small shade perennials that complement its white-margined foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, applying water at the base to avoid leaf spotting. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release formulation; slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed with appropriate barriers or repellents.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | medium green with .75 to 1in (1.9 to 2.5cm) wide, white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 8–14 in (20.3–35.6 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | cream turning white |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Flame’ (2004)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Minuteman’ (1994)
- H. ‘Hudson River’ (2001)
- H. ‘Leather Belt’ (2001)
- H. ‘Margaret Mary Tiara’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1291. How we check this data.