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.
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
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Gold Regal’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Academy Lime Vuvuzela’ (sport)
- H. ‘Alex Summers’ (sport)
- H. ‘Big Dipper’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Blue Lettuce’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Blue Regal’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Bluestone’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Brazen Hussy’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Cerulean Magic’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Citratini’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Dixieland Delight’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Emoticon’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Farewell Party’ (seedling (pod 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 #2132