H. ‘Band of Gold’
Hosta ‘Band of Gold’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, this large hosta cultivar originated from a cross between Hosta 'Dorothy Benedict' (seed parent) and Hosta hypoleuca (pollen parent). 'Band of Gold' is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with wide, yellow, slightly rippled margins and a glaucous bloom on the undersides.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 26 inches (66 cm) and height of 22 inches (56 cm), 'Band of Gold' forms an upright, moderately growing clump suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in partial to full shade. Its large, cordate leaves with 13 to 14 vein pairs provide textural contrast when paired with finer-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras. The green scapes, reaching 22 to 24 inches (56 to 61 cm), carry pale lavender flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.25 in (26 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.75 in (22.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | dark green with 1.75in (4.4cm) wide, yellow, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 22–24 in (55.9–61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
- Pollen parent: H. hypoleuca
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Band of Gold’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Boogie Blues’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
- H. ‘Sagae’ (1987)
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
- H. ‘American Dream’ (1999)
- H. ‘American Eagle’ (1999)
- H. ‘Brass Horn’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #404. How we check this data.