H. ‘Golden Tiers’
Hosta ‘Golden Tiers’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Kuk's Forest Nursery.
| Year registered | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Kuk's Forest Nursery |
| Section class | V-3 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1990 by Kuk's Forest Nursery, 'Golden Tiers' is a miniature hosta of unknown parentage. It is distinguished by its small green leaves edged in light yellow-green margins, forming a compact, low mound.
In the Garden
'Golden Tiers' reaches a mature spread of 12 inches (30.5 cm) and a height of 5 inches (12.7 cm), making it suitable for the front of a border, rock gardens, or trough plantings. It performs best in partial to light shade and can be paired with other small perennials such as miniature ferns or Heuchera cultivars. Its diminutive size also makes it an excellent candidate for container culture.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may be browsed by deer and is susceptible to slug damage in damp conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Flower scape height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-3, miniature size):
- H. ‘Purple Robe’ (1990)
- H. ‘Emerald Gem’ (1991)
- H. ‘Gosan Gold Midget’ (1989)
- H. ‘Lauren’ (1991)
- H. ‘Small Talk’ (1991)
- H. ‘Sunlight Child’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2206. How we check this data.