H. ‘Family Crest’
Hosta ‘Family Crest’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2012, Hosta 'Family Crest' is a small-sized variegated cultivar resulting from a cross between H. 'Fall Bouquet' (pod parent) and H. 'High Kicker' (pollen parent). Its most distinctive visual features are the medium green leaves with heavily ruffled, deeply wavy margins and a broadly ovate form with cordate bases, set against black scapes.
In the Garden
'Family Crest' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching approximately 13 inches (33 cm) in height and 25.5 inches (64.8 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small stature makes it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials complement its textured foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slug and deer resistance is not specifically documented for this cultivar, standard protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 25.5 in (64.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.25 in (10.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.75 in (7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium green heavy ripples margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; deeply wavy |
| Flower scape height | 12–20 in (30.5–50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | heavily ruffled margin |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Fall Bouquet'
- Pollen parent: H. 'High Kicker' — H. ‘High Kicker’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1720. How we check this data.