H. ‘Gold Wing’
Hosta ‘Gold Wing’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Schulz.
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | E. Schulz |
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2014 by E. Schulz, *Hosta* 'Gold Wing' is a large, mound-forming cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with greenish-yellow, flat margins and a glaucous bloom on the undersides.
In the Garden
'Gold Wing' is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. At maturity, it forms a mound 17 inches (43.2 cm) tall and 35 inches (88.9 cm) in diameter, with leaves 12 inches (30.5 cm) long and 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide. Its moderate growth rate and broad, cupped foliage make it effective as a specimen or in mixed shade borders alongside ferns, heucheras, or other hostas with contrasting leaf shapes.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain consistent soil moisture; fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; cupped |
| Flower scape height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | form and color |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Chris’ (2014)
- H. ‘Marlu's Clayton’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2141