H. ‘Aurora's Glow’
Hosta ‘Aurora's Glow’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2012 as a sport of Hosta 'Gold Standard', 'Aurora's Glow' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its medium green leaves with greenish-yellow to medium green margins that undergo multiple color changes during the growing season, leaving a characteristic "lightning" or glow effect after the first transition. The broadly ovate, flat leaves measure 7 inches (17.8 cm) long by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide, with 8 to 9 vein pairs and dull surfaces on both sides, and feature cordate bases.
In the Garden
'Aurora's Glow' forms a mound-like clump reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where its leaf coloration develops most reliably, and pairs well with other shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns, heucheras, and astilbes. Its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard precautions against slugs and deer are advisable in gardens where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium green with .5 to .75in (1.3 to 1.9cm) wide, greenish yellow, medium green, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; flat |
| Seasonal colour change | makes multiple color changes |
| Notable characteristics | multiple color changes with a lighning or glow left after the first change |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Gold Standard' — H. ‘Gold Standard’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6b, medium size):
- H. ‘Summer Storm’ (2012)
- H. ‘Imperial Dragon’ (2011)
- H. ‘Velvet Shadows’ (2011)
- H. ‘Color Revolt’ (2010)
- H. ‘Goldbrook Glimmer’ (2009)
- H. ‘Jon Soucek’ (2015)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #350. How we check this data.