About This Plant
a bold, elegant hosta prized for its large, textured foliage and striking variegation. Its broad leaves bring rich color and architectural texture to shady garden spaces, while tall flower scapes add delicate blooms in summer. With its substantial size and dependable performance, Royal Crest makes a beautiful statement planted beneath trees, along woodland borders, or as a focal point in shade gardens.
Planting & Care
How to Plant
Choose a shady spot with under 3 hours of direct sun. Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot and plant at the same depth it was growing, gently loosening the roots. Water deeply after planting and add 2–3 in of mulch, keeping it off the stems. Hardy in USDA zones 3-9.
Watering & Feeding
Water deeply 1–2 times a week for the first season, about 1 in per week. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during heat and dry spells. Top-dress with compost in spring; most perennials don't need much fertilizer.
Pruning & Seasonal Care
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Cut back after a hard frost, or leave stems standing for winter interest and tidy up in spring. Divide every 3–4 years if the center thins. Mulch in late fall to protect roots through the first winter.