H. ‘Flemish Gold’

Overview

Registered in 2006, *Hosta* 'Flemish Gold' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its blue-green leaves with golden yellow margins and a distinctive white, dewed appearance on the leaf undersides. The plant forms an upright, moderate-growing mound with ovate, lightly folded leaves that exhibit a dull surface above and a glaucous bloom beneath.

In the Garden

'Flemish Gold' reaches a mature diameter of approximately 15 inches (38.6 cm) and a height of 10.6 inches (26.9 cm), making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the gold margins remain most vivid, and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Flemish Gold' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.