H. ‘Tiffney's Gold Digger’

Overview

A sport of *Hosta* 'Sun Power' registered in 1999, 'Tiffney's Gold Digger' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with gold margins and heavily rippled leaf edges. The leaf blade is slightly shiny on both surfaces, with a rounded base and 11 pairs of veins.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a fast-growing, mound-like clump reaching 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical of most hostas, where the gold margins remain bright without scorching. Its medium size and rounded habit suit it for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shade gardens, pairing well with ferns or woodland perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer exposures, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor regularly and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.