H. ‘Gold Cover’
Hosta ‘Gold Cover’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by K. Vaughn.
| Year registered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | K. Vaughn |
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1982 by K. Vaughn, 'Gold Cover' is a small hosta cultivar derived from a cross of two gold seedlings. It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with deep yellow margins, a color pattern that creates a gold-edged appearance across the compact mound.
In the Garden
'Gold Cover' reaches a mature height of 6 inches (15.2 cm) and spreads to 9 inches (22.9 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as an edging plant. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with other small shade perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or miniature astilbes. Its small size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Gold Cover' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Flower scape height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of two gold seedlings
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Gold Cover’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Gold Waves’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2116