Crowned Imperial - Hosta

Hosta ‘Crowned Imperial’ is a large, fast-growing selection with broad green leaves edged in creamy white and occasional grey streaks where the colors meet. Slightly cupped, corrugated foliage forms a substantial clump, topped by pale lavender flowers in late summer. ## Landscape Use Allow roughly two feet of height and three to three and one-third feet of spread. Its broad leaves make a strong mass planting or focal point, and it can also be grown in a large container. [New Hampshire Hostas’ Crowned Imperial profile](https://nhhostas.com/products/crowned-imperial-hosta) describes the mature plant, foliage, flowering, and sport origin. ## Growing Conditions Grow in dappled, partial, or full shade. Hostas perform best in moist, well-drained, high-organic soil; sandy loam provides useful root aeration. Morning sun can intensify foliage color, but hot afternoon sun can scorch leaves. Keep soil evenly moist during active growth, especially while a new planting establishes. [The RHS profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/74214/hosta-crowned-imperial-fortunei-v/details) lists the accepted Hosta name and family, while [Walters Gardens’ hosta growing guidance](https://www.waltersgardens.com/variety.php?ID=HSCUF) covers light, soil, and water. ## Seasonal Interest The green-and-white foliage carries the display through the growing season, followed by pale lavender flowers in late summer. ## Maintenance Allow several years for a strong clump before dividing. Remove dead leaves after dormancy in early winter, and check spring foliage for slug damage.