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.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
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. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
- H. ‘Sagae’ (1987)
- H. ‘Big Point’ (2013)
- H. ‘Embraceable You’ (2013)
- H. ‘Evil Woman’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1611. How we check this data.