H. ‘Golden Maple’
Hosta ‘Golden Maple’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Minks.
| Year registered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | E. Minks |
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1980 by E. Minks, this large sport of *Hosta* 'Maple Leaf' is distinguished by its green leaves with gold margins. The substantial foliage reaches 10 inches (25.4 cm) in length and 8 inches (20.3 cm) in width, with 16 pairs of veins, and the gold margins provide a clear contrast against the darker green centers.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Golden Maple' forms a substantial clump 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height, making it suitable for mid-border or as a specimen in partial to full shade. Its large leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The plant's size precludes container use for most situations.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Maple Leaf' — H. ‘Maple Leaf’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Joybells’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2179