H. ‘Golden Empress’
Hosta ‘Golden Empress’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Kuk's Forest Nursery.
| Year registered | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Kuk's Forest Nursery |
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1990 by Kuk's Forest Nursery, this small hosta cultivar is a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Wayside Blue'. It is visually defined by its green leaf centers with medium yellow, undulating margins, a color pattern that persists through the growing season.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Golden Empress' reaches a mature clump diameter of 18 inches (45.7 cm) and a height of 10 inches (25.4 cm), making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, where its variegated foliage remains most vivid. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and small woodland perennials that complement its compact form.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release formulation; minimal slug and deer resistance is typical for hostas with thin, variegated leaves.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium yellow undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Wayside Blue' — H. ‘Wayside Blue’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2164