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.
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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. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Joybells’ (1980)
- H. ‘Radiance’ (1980)
- H. ‘Cardwell Yellow’ (1981)
- H. ‘Treasure’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2179. How we check this data.