H. ‘King Croesus’
Hosta ‘King Croesus’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
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.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 41 in (104.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; wavy |
| Flower scape height | 31–32 in (78.7–81.3 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | goes to light green |
| Notable characteristics | finely rippled, fast growing, large plant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Bold Ruffles' — H. ‘Bold Ruffles’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Belinda’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3024