H. ‘Academy Gilded Dawn’
Hosta ‘Academy Gilded Dawn’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2008, Hosta 'Academy Gilded Dawn' is a large, fast-growing cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with H. 'Granary Gold' as its pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its broadly ovate, green leaves with broad, flat gold margins and a slightly shiny upper surface, emerging yellow in spring and remaining predominantly yellow through the growing season.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a substantial, mound-like clump reaching 50 inches (127 cm) in diameter and 21 inches (53.3 cm) in height, making it suitable as a specimen or for filling large spaces in partial to full shade. Its large, bright foliage pairs well with darker-leaved perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or blue-leaved hostas, and it is not typically suited for container cultivation due to its size.
Care Notes
Plant in moist, well-drained soil in typical hosta-growing zones, and water regularly during dry periods to maintain leaf quality. Fertilize in early spring as growth emerges; this cultivar shows fast growth and may require division every three to four years to maintain vigor. Slugs and deer may cause damage and should be managed as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 50 in (127 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | yellow flat margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 24–31 in (61.0–78.7 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | yellow to slightly greenish-yellow, slightly viridescent |
| Notable characteristics | large, mound like yellow hosta, emerges yellow and remains mostly yellow |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Granary Gold' — H. ‘Granary Gold’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘L.E.W.’ (2008)
- H. ‘Wright Falling Water’ (2008)
- H. ‘Birdbeak’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bold and Brassy’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #103. How we check this data.