H. ‘Golden Hawk’
Hosta ‘Golden Hawk’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-3 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1984, Hosta 'Golden Hawk' is a self-pollinated seedling of Hosta 'Hadspen Hawk' (both pod and pollen parent). This miniature cultivar is distinguished by its green leaves with gold margins, a color pattern that reverses the typical gold-centered, green-margined form of its parent.
In the Garden
'Golden Hawk' reaches a mature clump diameter of 12 inches (30.5 cm) and a height of 6 inches (15.2 cm), making it suitable for small spaces, trough gardens, or the front of a shaded border. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with other small perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella. Its compact size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, 'Golden Hawk' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate deterrents should be considered in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.25 in (3.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow slight undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Hadspen Hawk' — H. ‘Hadspen Hawk’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Hadspen Hawk' — H. ‘Hadspen Hawk’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Golden Hawk’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Footlights’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-3, miniature size):
- H. ‘Bitsy Gold’ (1985)
- H. ‘Cassandra’ (1985)
- H. ‘Golden Spades’ (1986)
- H. ‘Ground Sulphur’ (1986)
- H. ‘Lights Up’ (1986)
- H. ‘Vanilla Cream’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2176. How we check this data.