H. ‘Academy Gold Codswallop’

Overview

Registered in 2006, *Hosta* 'Academy Gold Codswallop' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'King Tut' as its pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with greenish-yellow, slightly rippled margins, combined with an upright, short gold habit that gives the plant a compact, mounded form.

In the Garden

This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 35 inches (88.9 cm) and a height of 12 inches (30.5 cm), with scapes rising 34 to 36 inches (86.4 to 91.4 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its moderate growth rate suits border fronts, shade gardens, or mass plantings. Its upright habit and gold-margined foliage pair well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Academy Gold Codswallop' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.