H. ‘Demetriou's Gold’
Hosta ‘Demetriou's Gold’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2001 from unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Demetriou's Gold' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its intensely cupped, broadly ovate leaves with greenish-yellow (chartreuse) margins and a dull, flat surface that lacks any gloss. The foliage is notably flat in color and habit, forming a dense, mound-like clump.
In the Garden
Reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 38 inches (96.5 cm) in diameter, this moderate-growing hosta is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its compact, flat mound and vibrant chartreuse margins make it effective as a groundcover or edging plant, pairing well with ferns and other shade perennials. The dull leaf surface reduces glare, allowing it to blend subtly into woodland settings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; intensely cupped |
| Flower scape height | 31–33 in (78.7–83.8 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | becomes a lighter yellow |
| Notable characteristics | very flat color; no shine; flat growth habit; vibrant chartreuse. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Fried Bananas’ (1994)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1408