H. ‘Gold Ribbon’
Hosta ‘Gold Ribbon’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2002, *Hosta* 'Gold Ribbon' is a small-sized cultivar notable for its lance-shaped green leaves edged with pale yellow, slightly rippled margins. The plant forms a compact, mound-like clump with slightly rhizomatous growth, reaching 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter.
In the Garden
'Gold Ribbon' performs well in partial to full shade, though its gold margins are more pronounced with some morning sun, making it suitable as a sunny edging plant. At maturity, it forms a tidy mound 8 inches tall and 16 inches wide, with leaves 5 inches long and 1.5 inches wide. This small hosta works effectively in rock gardens, along pathways, or in the front of shaded borders, paired with small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas. Its compact size also makes it appropriate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer exposures, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | pale yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; moderately shiny underneath; moderately wavy and very slightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 10–12 in (25.4–30.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | great sunny edging plant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2133