H. ‘Gold Glory’
Hosta ‘Gold Glory’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1995, this medium-sized hosta originated as a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Paul's Glory'. Its distinguishing feature is the green leaf blade with wide, yellow-gold margins that are slightly rippled, creating a bright, variegated appearance.
In the Garden
'Gold Glory' forms an open, mound-like clump reaching 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the gold margins remain vibrant without scorching. The 9-inch (22.9 cm) leaves with cordate bases and 11 to 12 vein pairs pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | yellow 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
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Paul's Glory'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
- H. ‘Fried Bananas’ (1994)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2125