H. ‘Emerald Crater’
Hosta ‘Emerald Crater’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2013, *Hosta* 'Emerald Crater' is a large-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. Its most distinctive features are the deeply cupped, nearly round leaves of medium blue-green with irregular golden yellow margins, combined with a dense, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
'Emerald Crater' reaches a mature spread of approximately 40 inches (102 cm) and a height of 19 inches (48 cm), forming a moderate-growing mound. It is best suited to partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage and gold margins develop optimal coloration. The plant's substantial leaves and compact shape make it effective as a specimen or in groups within woodland borders. It pairs well with ferns, *Heuchera*, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard precautions against slugs and deer are advisable, as both can damage the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green with .25 to 1in (0.6 to 2.5cm) wide, golden yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; deeply cupped, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 20–23 in (50.8–58.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very deeply cupped with a yellow irregular margin, dainty, numerous white flowers |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
- H. ‘August Beauty’ (2009)
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1611