H. ‘August Beauty’
Hosta ‘August Beauty’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek of the American Hosta Society, Hosta 'August Beauty' is a sport of Hosta 'August Moon'. It is a large, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its dark green leaves with broad, golden yellow margins, a coloration that reverses the typical gold-center, green-edge pattern of its parent.
In the Garden
'August Beauty' reaches a mature diameter of 55 inches (139.7 cm) and a height of 25 inches (63.5 cm), forming a substantial mound. It performs best in partial to light shade, where the golden margins remain brightest without scorching. Its large, corrugated leaves provide textural contrast alongside ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials; it is not suited for containers due to its size.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 55 in (139.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'August Moon' — H. ‘August Moon’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘August Beauty’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Baiyu’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Wunv’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
- H. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
- H. ‘Sagae’ (1987)
- H. ‘Cuyahoga’ (2009)
- H. ‘Foxfire Palm Sunday’ (2009)
- H. ‘Glacial Towers’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #344. How we check this data.