H. ‘Dalton's Pick’
Hosta ‘Dalton's Pick’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, 'Dalton's Pick' is a medium-sized hosta of unknown parentage distinguished by bright green leaves with vivid golden-yellow margins. The foliage exhibits even corrugation and holds its yellow margin color throughout the growing season when grown in sufficient sunlight.
In the Garden
'Dalton's Pick' performs well in sunnier locations than typical hostas, maintaining its bright yellow margins without fading when given adequate light. Mature plants reach medium size, with individual leaves measuring 9 inches (22.9 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. The gold-margined foliage provides strong contrast when paired with blue-leaved hostas or fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in sunnier exposures. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Dalton's Pick' may be browsed by deer and is susceptible to slug damage in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | greens up late in season if grown in shade |
| Notable characteristics | bright yellow hosta that holds up well in sun and holds it color all season if grown in sun, even corrugation on the leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘Cup of Joy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1332