H. ‘Garden Treasure’
Hosta ‘Garden Treasure’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1997 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Treasure', 'Garden Treasure' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with broad, medium gold margins. The leaves are slightly shiny above, dull beneath, and have a cordate base with slightly rippled margins.
In the Garden
'Garden Treasure' forms an upright, moderate-growing clump reaching 24 inches (61 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green hostas, where the gold margins hold their color without scorching. Its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions, paired with ferns, heucheras, or other shade perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Garden Treasure' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | medium blue green with 1.5in (3.8cm) wide, medium gold, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 20–30 in (50.8–76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Treasure' — H. ‘Treasure’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Garden Treasure’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Shark Skin’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
- H. ‘Tokudama Flavocircinalis’ (1987)
- H. ‘Alex’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2018