H. ‘Gilded Cup’
Hosta ‘Gilded Cup’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Zounds' registered in 1999, 'Gilded Cup' forms a medium-sized clump distinguished by its dark green leaves with wide, greenish-yellow margins. The foliage is notably glossy on the upper surface, with slightly rippled edges and a cordate base.
In the Garden
'Gilded Cup' reaches 15 inches (38 cm) in height and spreads to 20 inches (51 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its compact habit and bright variegation pair well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The green scapes, 12 to 15 inches (30–38 cm) tall, bear lavender flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Gilded Cup' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.25 in (13.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | dark green with .75in (1.9cm) wide, greenish yellow, slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 12–15 in (30.5–38.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Zounds' — H. ‘Zounds’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Alex’ (2008)
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2070