H. ‘Golden Age’

Overview

Registered in 1988 by E. Smith and the BHHS, this medium-sized cultivar arose as a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Fortunei Aurea'. It is visually defined by its green leaves with golden yellow margins, a color pattern that persists through the growing season.

In the Garden

'Golden Age' reaches a mature size typical of medium hostas, with leaves approximately 0.0 cm (0 in) long and 0.0 cm (0 in) wide. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the gold margins remain brightest without scorching. This cultivar pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials; its medium stature makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover in woodland gardens.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry spells to maintain even soil moisture, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor for these pests in moist conditions.