H. ‘Krista’
Hosta ‘Krista’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, *Hosta* 'Krista' is a small-sized sport of a splashed seedling of *Hosta* 'Dorothy Benedict'. This cultivar is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with a narrow, yellow margin, forming a compact, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
With a mature height of 6 inches (15.2 cm) and a spread of 13 inches (33.0 cm), 'Krista' is well-suited for the front of a shaded border, rock gardens, or as an edging plant. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage and gold margins remain most vibrant. This small hosta also adapts well to container culture. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and other small shade perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Krista' may be damaged by slugs and deer in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 12–14 in (30.5–35.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Dorothy Benedict' splashed seedling — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘American Gold Edge’ (1999)
- H. ‘Bedazzled’ (1999)
- H. ‘Dippity Dew’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3106