H. ‘Aomori Gold Star’
Hosta ‘Aomori Gold Star’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by K. Muroya.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Originator | K. Muroya |
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by Japanese breeder K. Muroya, 'Aomori Gold Star' is a small hosta cultivar notable for its golden yellow leaf centers framed by medium green margins. The ovate leaves, measuring 7 inches long and 3.5 inches wide with 8 to 9 vein pairs, exhibit a slightly shiny upper surface and a very shiny underside. Purple flowers appear on scapes reaching 24 to 30 inches in height. This cultivar is a sport of 'Aomori Select' and is identical to green forms found in the wild.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 33 inches (83.8 cm) and height of 16 inches (40.6 cm), 'Aomori Gold Star' forms an upright mound suited to the front of borders or as a specimen in small garden spaces. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its gold-centered leaves maintain color without scorching. The compact size makes it suitable for container cultivation, and it pairs well with other small hostas or shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns and heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar may be damaged by slugs and deer in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 33 in (83.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24–30 in (61.0–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | upright mound habit with golden yellow centered foliage, plus purple flowers. 'Aomori Select' sported from 'Aomori Gold Star', but is identical to green forms found in the wild. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Whirlwind Flame’ (2014)
- H. ‘Bullfrog’ (2016)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #294. How we check this data.