H. ‘Garden Gate’
Hosta ‘Garden Gate’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Iron Gate Glamour' registered in 2001, 'Garden Gate' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its medium green leaves with creamy white margins and subtle golden yellow streaking. The foliage exhibits slightly rippled, lightly wavy edges and a moderate growth rate, forming a mound-like habit.
In the Garden
'Garden Gate' reaches approximately 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height and spreads to 35 inches (88.9 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its moderate growth rate and compact size also allow for use in container plantings.
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 recommended, as both pests may damage the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | medium green streaked with golden yellow and creamy white slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy and lightly twisted |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Iron Gate Glamour' — H. ‘Iron Gate Glamour’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Bunker Hill’ (2001)
- H. ‘Calamity Jane’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2015