H. ‘Golden Cascade’

Overview

Registered in 1984, ‘Golden Cascade’ is a self-pollinated seedling of Hosta ‘Gold Regal’, resulting in a medium-sized cultivar with green leaves edged in gold. Its most distinctive feature is the bright greenish-yellow, slightly rippled margin that contrasts with the darker green center, combined with a slightly shiny leaf surface and ovate leaves with cordate bases.

In the Garden

‘Golden Cascade’ performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and forms a clump 18 inches (45.7 cm) tall and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter at maturity. Its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover beneath deciduous trees. Companion plants that thrive in similar conditions include ferns, Heuchera, and Astilbe.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, ‘Golden Cascade’ is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor for these pests and take appropriate control measures in typical hosta-growing zones.