H. ‘Goldbrook’
Hosta ‘Goldbrook’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by S. Bond.
| Year registered | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | S. Bond |
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1989 by S. Bond, 'Goldbrook' is a large hosta cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its medium green leaves with gold margins. The leaves are cordate at the base, measuring 10 inches (25.4 cm) long and 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide, with seven vein pairs.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 40 inches (101.6 cm) and a height of 22 inches (55.9 cm), making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its gold-margined foliage pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The scape rises to 28 inches (71.1 cm) in height, though flower characteristics are not recorded.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer weather. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Flower scape height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Sagae’ (1987)
- H. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2142