H. ‘Abiqua Gold Shield’
Hosta ‘Abiqua Gold Shield’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Walden West.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Walden West |
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by Walden West, this large hosta cultivar is a hybrid of Hosta 'White Vision'. It is visually distinctive for its large, heavily textured green leaves with wide, irregular gold margins, forming a substantial mound.
In the Garden
Reaching a mature size of 44 inches (112 cm) in diameter and 17 inches (43 cm) in height, 'Abiqua Gold Shield' is best suited to partial to full shade. Its large, bold foliage makes it an effective specimen or groundcover in woodland gardens, where it pairs well with ferns and other shade-tolerant perennials. The scape height is recorded as 23 inches (58 cm), though the registry notes a range to 0 inches.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage and should be managed where they are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 44 in (111.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.75 in (19.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Flower scape height | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'White Vision' — H. ‘White Vision’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Yellow Emperor’ (1987)
- H. ‘Alabama Gold’ (1986)
- H. ‘Aspen Gold’ (1986)
- H. ‘Daybreak’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #64. How we check this data.