Hosta 'Crown Jewel' – Regal Variegated Treasure from Walters Gardens

Hosta 'Crown Jewel' sparkles in the shade garden with its brilliant, jewel-like variegation. Registered in 1984 by Walters Gardens, this medium-sized cultivar has been a treasured standard for decades.

Botanical Profile

Family:	Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Cultivar:	'Crown Jewel'
Hybridizer:	Walters Gardens
Registration Year:	1984

Jeweled Variegation

The ovate leaves feature a dazzling combination: creamy white centers with irregular green streaks, bordered by wide, dark green margins. The pattern is complex but stable. The white centers are bright and clean. The heavy green margins provide vigor. The foliage has good substance and forms a dense, symmetrical mound.

Timeless Treasure

Registered in 1984, 'Crown Jewel' has stood the test of time. Its complex but stable variegation, good substance, and reliable habit have made it a staple in hosta collections for nearly 40 years. It performs well in a range of shade conditions.

Walters Gardens' Crown Jewel

Walters Gardens' 1984 introduction represents the professional nursery standard of the era: beautiful, stable, and garden-worthy. 'Crown Jewel' truly deserves its regal name.