H. ‘Golden Fountain’
Hosta ‘Golden Fountain’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1993, 'Golden Fountain' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar produced from a cross between *H.* 'Beatrice' and *H.* 'Green Fountain'. It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with heavily rippled, yellow-gold margins, combined with a dull upper surface and a very shiny underside.
In the Garden
'Golden Fountain' forms a clump approximately 31 inches (78.7 cm) in diameter and 14 inches (35.6 cm) tall, with leaves reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in length and 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) in width. Its light green scape rises to 36 inches (91.4 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts or mixed shade beds.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | yellow gold heavy ripples margins; dull on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Beatrice'
- Pollen parent: H. 'Green Fountain' — H. ‘Green Fountain’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Fried Bananas’ (1994)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2167