H. ‘Gold Cup’
Hosta ‘Gold Cup’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1978 by P. Aden, this small hosta cultivar was produced from a cross between H. 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa' (pod parent) and H. 'Golden Prayers' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with gold margins, a color pattern that contrasts with the solid or variegated forms of many contemporaries.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Gold Cup' reaches a mature size of 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter, with a semi-upright growth habit. Its small stature and gold-margined leaves make it suitable for the front of a mixed border, rock garden, or container planting. It pairs well with fine-textured groundcovers such as Lamium or Heuchera, and performs best in partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitor and manage as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa' — H. ‘Tokudama Aureonebulosa’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Golden Prayers' — H. ‘Golden Prayers’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Gold Cup’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Estelle Aden’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Gold Pan’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Ledi Lantis’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Midas Touch’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘White Vision’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Lipstick Blonde’ (2012)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Gold Edger’ (1978)
- H. ‘Little Aurora’ (1978)
- H. ‘Yellow Waves’ (1978)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2118. How we check this data.