H. ‘Golden Gate’
Hosta ‘Golden Gate’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1994, *Hosta* 'Golden Gate' is a large, mound-forming cultivar notable for its green leaves with medium yellow-gold, slightly rippled margins and very shiny upper surfaces. The leaves measure 12 inches (30.5 cm) long by 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide, with cordate bases and 14 vein pairs, while the leaf undersides are dull.
In the Garden
'Golden Gate' reaches a mature diameter of 52 inches (132.1 cm) and a height of 26 inches (66.0 cm), making it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins remain most vivid, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial size precludes container cultivation for most gardeners.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 26 in (66 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 52 in (132.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | medium yellow gold slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 40–45 in (101.6–114.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Golden Gate’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Coal Miner’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Centerfold’ (1994)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2169