H. ‘Golden Gem’
Hosta ‘Golden Gem’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by K. Squires & Lantis Collection.
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Originator | K. Squires & Lantis Collection |
| Registrant | P. & J. Ruh |
| Section class | V-3 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 by K. Squires and Lantis Collection, with registration by P. and J. Ruh, 'Golden Gem' is a miniature hosta derived from Hosta venusta as the pollen parent. It is visually distinctive for its very flat, mound-like habit reaching only 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) in height, combined with lance-shaped green leaves edged in greenish-yellow, slightly rippled margins.
In the Garden
'Golden Gem' is best suited for partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones. At maturity, it forms a compact, slow-growing clump 13 inches (33.0 cm) in diameter and 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) tall, with a flat, spreading profile. Its miniature size and unusual low habit make it an excellent choice for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border; it also performs well in containers. Companion plants include small ferns, Heuchera, or miniature sedges that share similar moisture and light requirements.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitor and manage as needed in the garden.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.13 in (2.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow slightly rippled margins; dull on top; very shiny underneath; twisted, folded, wavy, flat |
| Flower scape height | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very flat growing habit, slow unusual |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pollen parent: H. venusta
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-3, miniature size):
- H. ‘Wonderful’ (2005)
- H. ‘Vina’ (2006)
- H. ‘Brooklynn's Baby Doll’ (2007)
- H. ‘Gold Edger Supreme’ (2003)
- H. ‘Little Lulu’ (2003)
- H. ‘Longboard Stringer’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2170. How we check this data.