H. ‘Foundry Gold’
Hosta ‘Foundry Gold’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-3 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2015, 'Foundry Gold' is a giant hosta of unknown parentage distinguished by its blue-green leaves with broad, flat gold margins. The foliage exhibits a light powder blue over yellow coloration in spring, with deeply corrugated, broadly ovate leaves that are lightly cupped and folded.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a substantial mound 25 inches (63.5 cm) tall and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a specimen or background plant in shaded borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins remain most vivid, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The light yellow scapes, reaching 25 to 30 inches (63.5 to 76.2 cm), bear flowers typical of the genus.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, applying fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing, requiring protection in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | yellow flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly cupped, lightly folded, deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 25–30 in (63.5–76.2 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | goes from spring colors to bright yellow to light gold |
| Notable characteristics | light powder blue over yellow in spring |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-3, giant size):
- H. ‘River of Gold’ (2014)
- H. ‘Leo’ (2009)
- H. ‘Streets of Gold’ (2006)
- H. ‘Great Lakes Gold’ (2000)
- H. ‘Fragrant Gold’ (1982)
- H. ‘Golden Sculpture’ (1982)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1868