H. ‘Golden Gate’

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.