H. ‘Gilt Edge’
Hosta ‘Gilt Edge’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Ruh |
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 by Paul Ruh, this large sport of a hybrid hosta is distinguished by its broad, medium gold margins that occasionally extend into the leaf center as yellow splashes, creating a two-tone green effect on a blue-green ground. The nearly round, heavily corrugated leaves measure up to 10.75 inches (27.3 cm) long and 9.5 inches (24.1 cm) wide, with 15 prominent vein pairs and a cordate base.
In the Garden
Reaching 21 inches (53.3 cm) in height and 27 inches (68.6 cm) in diameter, 'Gilt Edge' forms an upright, slow-growing clump suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its large size and bold foliage make it effective as a specimen or in mass plantings, where the gold margins provide contrast against darker-leaved companions such as ferns or heucheras. The light blue-green scapes, 24 to 26 inches (61.0 to 66.0 cm) tall, bear typical lavender flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most large-leaved hostas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.75 in (27.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf | medium blue green with .75 to 1in (1.9 to 2.5cm) wide, medium gold, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24–26 in (61.0–66.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | yellow splash reaches leaf center; some areas two-tone green |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of a hybrid of
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
- H. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
- H. ‘August Beauty’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2074