H. ‘Fertile Crescent’
Hosta ‘Fertile Crescent’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, 'Fertile Crescent' is a small hosta cultivar derived from a first-generation seedling of *Hosta* 'Rich Uncle' (pod parent) with an unknown pollen parent. Its distinguishing features include green leaves with gold margins, a compact mound-like habit, and notably heavy substance for its size class.
In the Garden
This small hosta reaches 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and spreads to 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, forming a moderate-growing mound. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, where its gold-margined leaves provide contrast against darker green or blue-leaved companions such as *Hosta* 'Halcyon' or ferns. Its compact size makes it suitable for container cultivation and front-of-border placement.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While the heavy leaf substance offers some resistance, monitor for slug and deer damage in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | yellow green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly corrugated and lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 20–30 in (50.8–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | hosta size with heavy substance and yellow-green color |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: F-1 seedling of H. 'Rich Uncle' — H. ‘Rich Uncle’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1743