H. ‘Goldfinch’
Hosta ‘Goldfinch’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-4a (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, Hosta 'Goldfinch' is a miniature cultivar resulting from a cross between H. 'Little Wonder' (pod parent) and H. 'Chartreuse Wiggles' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its small, lance-shaped yellow leaves edged with a narrow, pure white margin, combined with a compact, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
'Goldfinch' forms a low mound 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. Its small size and bright yellow foliage make it suitable for the front of a border, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with other miniature hostas or fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or Heuchera.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor foliage for signs of feeding.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | yellow with .25in (0.6cm) wide, pure white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 12–14 in (30.5–35.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | vigorous small yellow with white edge |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Little Wonder' — H. ‘Little Wonder’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Chartreuse Wiggles' — H. ‘Chartreuse Wiggles’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-4a, miniature size):
- H. ‘Frosted Mini-muffins’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lakeside Down Sized’ (2003)
- H. ‘Lemon Sorbet’ (2003)
- H. ‘Lemon Frost’ (2002)
- H. ‘Emerald Isle’ (2008)
- H. ‘Shere Khan’ (1995)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2215. How we check this data.