H. ‘Gold Regal’
Hosta ‘Gold Regal’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1974 by Paul Aden, this small hosta was raised from open-pollinated seedlings. 'Gold Regal' is distinguished by its green leaves with yellow-chartreuse margins, a color combination unusual in a plant of its compact stature. The upright to outward-facing foliage forms a dense, symmetrical mound.
In the Garden
With a mature diameter of 24 inches (61.0 cm) and height of 16 inches (40.6 cm), 'Gold Regal' suits the front of a border, rock garden, or container. It performs best in partial shade to dappled light, where the gold margins remain bright without scorching. Pale lavender flowers appear on scapes reaching 42 inches (106.7 cm) in late summer, adding vertical interest above the low foliage. Companion plants with contrasting textures, such as ferns or small-leaved heucheras, complement its tidy habit.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods; avoid overhead watering to prevent foliar disease. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Slugs may damage young leaves, and deer occasionally browse the foliage in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Flower scape height | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling
- Pollen parent: seedling
45 published registry records name Hosta ‘Gold Regal’ as a parent: 10 sports and 35 seedlings.
Sports of H. ‘Gold Regal’ (10), by registration year
- H. ‘Midwest Majesty’ (1983)
- H. ‘Alex Summers’ (1989)
- H. ‘Rascal’ (1991)
- H. ‘Misty Regal’ (1996)
- H. ‘David Reath’ (1998)
- H. ‘Independence Day’ (1998)
- H. ‘Regal Skies’ (1999)
- H. ‘Ugly Duckling’ (1999)
- H. ‘Thanksgiving’ (2000)
- H. ‘Academy Lime Vuvuzela’ (2015)
Seedlings of H. ‘Gold Regal’ (35), by registration year
- H. ‘Golden Cascade’ (1984)
- H. ‘Golden Torch’ (1984)
- H. ‘High Style’ (1984)
- H. ‘Fort Knox’ (1989)
- H. ‘Golden Teacup’ (1989)
- H. ‘Ultraviolet Light’ (1989)
- H. ‘Yellow Highness’ (1990)
- H. ‘Prairie Fire’ (1994)
- H. ‘Straka Gold’ (1994)
- H. ‘Big Dipper’ (1995)
- H. ‘Golden Eagle’ (1998)
- H. ‘Brazen Hussy’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lady Liberty's Flame’ (2000)
- H. ‘Mark Anthony’ (2004)
- H. ‘Pianissimo’ (2004)
- H. ‘Emoticon’ (2005)
- H. ‘Herman's Pride’ (2005)
- H. ‘Dixieland Delight’ (2007)
- H. ‘Blue Regal’ (2009)
- H. ‘Cerulean Magic’ (2009)
- H. ‘Citratini’ (2009)
- H. ‘Gitchigumi’ (2009)
- H. ‘Gold Vision’ (2009)
- H. ‘Greenhead Badger Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Heartache’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lemon Zest’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lime Regal’ (2009)
- H. ‘Peacock Feathers’ (2009)
- H. ‘Prairie Dawn’ (2009)
- H. ‘Prairie Dazzler’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bluestone’ (2010)
- H. ‘Farewell Party’ (2010)
- H. ‘Purple Flush’ (2010)
- H. ‘Regal Tot’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Lettuce’ (2012)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
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 Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Twinkle Toes’ (1973)
- H. ‘Chartreuse Wiggles’ (1976)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2132. How we check this data.