H. ‘G String’
Hosta ‘G String’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Gold Standard' registered in 1996, 'G String' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its greenish-yellow to yellow-gold leaf centers bordered by wide, dark green, slightly rippled margins. The leaves are slightly shiny on both surfaces and have rounded bases, with eight to ten vein pairs per leaf.
In the Garden
'G String' forms a mound-like clump reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 39 inches (99.1 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shade gardens. The grayish-brown scapes rise 20 to 36 inches (50.8 to 91.4 cm) above the foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate barriers or deterrents.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 39 in (99.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow to yellow gold steak with 2.25in (5.7cm) wide, dark green, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 20–36 in (50.8–91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Gold Standard' — H. ‘Gold Standard’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Avocado’ (1998)
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
- H. ‘Vulcan’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1994