H. ‘King Croesus’

Overview

Registered in 2003, *Hosta* 'King Croesus' is a large, fast-growing cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'Bold Ruffles' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its broadly ovate, green leaves with heavily rippled, greenish-yellow margins and a slightly shiny surface on both sides.

In the Garden

'King Croesus' forms a mound-like clump reaching 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and 41 inches (104.1 cm) in diameter, with scapes 31 to 32 inches (78.7 to 81.3 cm) tall bearing yellow-green flowers. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders. The finely rippled foliage provides textural contrast when paired with ferns or broad-leaved perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage, so monitor and manage as needed.