H. ‘Golden Eagle’
Hosta ‘Golden Eagle’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1998 as a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Gold Regal', 'Golden Eagle' is a medium-sized cultivar notable for its broad, blue-green leaves with wide golden yellow margins. The leaf blade measures 8 inches (20.3 cm) long by 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide, with margins reaching 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in width, and both surfaces bear a glaucous bloom.
In the Garden
'Golden Eagle' forms a dense, slow-growing mound reaching 26 inches (66.0 cm) in height and 34 inches (86.4 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the gold margins remain brightest; excessive sun may scorch the leaf edges, while deep shade reduces marginal color intensity. This cultivar pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials, and its medium size suits border middles or woodland garden placements.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advised, as both pests may damage the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 26 in (66 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Gold Regal' — H. ‘Gold Regal’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Alex’ (2008)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2163