Hosta 'Krossa Regal'
Best architectural perennial for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, shade-loving structural beauty.
Discover the Hosta 'Krossa Regal', a large, shade-loving perennial celebrated for its striking ornamental foliage and unique upright growth habit. Unlike traditional mounding hostas, this variety features smooth, thick leaves with captivating veining in shades of blue, green, and grey. In summer, it produces lovely bell-shaped lavender flowers that attract pollinators. This cultivar offers good resistance to slugs and snails, simplifying garden care. It thrives in moist, rich, well-drained soil and prefers partial to full shade, reaching a mature size of 6 feet in height and spread.
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Price vs Category Average
-28%
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SKU
27622
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a structured focal point for shaded landscapes
- Plant owners tired of battling persistent slug and snail damage
- Landscapers needing reliable, cold-hardy plants for dramatic ground cover
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners wanting immediate, full-sized landscape impact
- Perfectionists hoping to maintain a vibrant blue color all season
- Busy homeowners unable to provide consistent supplemental watering
Performance breakdown
Architectural Presence
Unique upright habit creates a dramatic focal point in shaded landscapes.
Pest Resilience
Thick foliage offers superior defense against common slug and snail damage.
Shade Adaptability
Thrives effortlessly in low-light environments where other perennials often struggle.
Pollinator Appeal
Lavender blooms provide a reliable seasonal nectar source for local pollinators.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort perennial that requires minimal intervention once established in rich soil.
Visual Texture
Striking blue-grey tones add sophisticated color depth to garden beds.
Key Specs
SKU
27622
Genus
Hosta
Variety
'Krossa Regal'
Hardiness Zones
3 - 8
Mature Height
6 Feet
Mature Width
6 Feet
Light Requirements
Part Shade, Full Shade
State Shipping Restrictions
GU, PR, VI
Features
- Distinct upright growth habit
- Striking blue, green, and grey foliage
- Good slug and snail resistance
- Attractive lavender flowers in summer
- Attracts beneficial pollinators
- Thrives in shade conditions
- Large mature size
- Perennial life cycle
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and health of the 'Krossa Regal' hostas received from Wayside Gardens. Reviewers frequently note the plants arrive robust and well packaged, leading to reliable establishment and vigorous growth. The striking blue color and distinctive upright, vase shaped habit are highly valued, confirming the plant's unique design appeal. While some mention the initial size is modest, the rapid development into a mature specimen provides excellent long term value. This hosta is celebrated for its ability to thrive and deliver on its promise of dramatic garden architecture.
Know before you buy
Most hostas grow in a low, mounding shape, but 'Krossa Regal' features a unique, vase-like upright habit. This allows it to reach a significant height of up to 6 feet, making it an excellent choice for adding vertical interest to a shade garden.
It performs best in partial to full shade. While it can handle some filtered light, it is happiest in locations protected from the intense afternoon sun, which can scorch its blue-grey foliage.
Yes, this cultivar is known for its thick, smooth leaves, which are much tougher for slugs and snails to chew through compared to thinner-leaved hosta varieties. While no plant is entirely immune to pests, it is significantly more resilient than many other options.
This hosta prefers rich, loamy, and well-drained soil that stays consistently moist. Ensuring the soil is well-drained is crucial, as hostas do not like to sit in waterlogged ground.
Yes, 'Krossa Regal' produces tall spikes of bell-shaped lavender flowers in the summer. These blooms are attractive to bees and other beneficial pollinators, adding both color and ecological value to your landscape.
Because this variety can reach a mature height and spread of 6 feet, you should provide it with plenty of room to grow. It works best as a standalone specimen or a dramatic focal point where it won't be crowded by other plants.
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