H. ‘Ahamo Gold’
Hosta ‘Ahamo Gold’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Mrs. John Geissler.
| Year registered | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Mrs. John Geissler |
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1970 by Mrs. John Geissler, 'Ahamo Gold' is a large hosta of unknown parentage. Its leaves are green with chartreuse (gold) margins, and the plant forms a substantial mound.
In the Garden
'Ahamo Gold' reaches 11 inches (27.9 cm) in height and spreads to 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its large, rounded leaves with contrasting margins pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The scape rises 20 inches (50.8 cm) above the foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, particularly in shaded, moist garden areas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
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. ‘Midwest Gold’ (1969)
- H. ‘Thai Brass’ (1972)
- H. ‘Chartreuse Wedge’ (1976)
- H. ‘Golden Wheels’ (1976)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #158. How we check this data.