H. ‘Subcrocea’
Hosta ‘Subcrocea’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by the American Hosta Society, 'Subcrocea' is a small hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its narrow, lanceolate leaves with green centers and gold margins, combined with small undulations along the leaf edges.
In the Garden
This compact hosta reaches a mature spread of 15 inches (38.1 cm) and a height of 11 inches (27.9 cm), making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its gold margins remain most vivid, and pairs well with other small shade perennials such as *Heuchera* or ferns. Its small size and tidy habit also make it an excellent choice for trough gardens or miniature hosta collections.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Subcrocea' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | yellow green small undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Subcrocea’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Cheatin Heart’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Estrellita’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Feather Boa’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Gingee’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Longboard Stringer’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Lottie Daa’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘PeeDee Spring Fever’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Pink Lemonade’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Twinkle Toes’ (sport)
- H. ‘Yellow Boa’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Spartan Gem’ (1989)
- H. ‘Bridegroom’ (1990)
- H. ‘Nicola’ (1984)
- H. ‘Sweet Winifred’ (1984)
- H. ‘Betty’ (1983)
- H. ‘Purple Dwarf’ (1983)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5440