H. ‘Goldbrook Gold’
Hosta ‘Goldbrook Gold’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by S. Bond.
| Year registered | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | S. Bond |
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1989 by S. Bond, 'Goldbrook Gold' is a medium-sized hosta derived from a hybrid of *Hosta sieboldiana*. It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with bright yellow margins and cordate leaf bases, reaching 9 inches (22.9 cm) in length and 7 inches (17.8 cm) in width with 11 vein pairs.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a clump 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter and 23 inches (58.4 cm) in height, making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its gold margins provide contrast when paired with dark-leaved perennials such as *Heuchera* or ferns. It is not recommended for container culture due to its medium size.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed. It performs reliably in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. sieboldiana
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Fried Bananas’ (1994)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2146