H. ‘Goldilocks’
Hosta ‘Goldilocks’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by M. Armstrong.
| Year registered | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | M. Armstrong |
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1970 by M. Armstrong, this medium-sized hosta is a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Tokudama'. It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with yellow-green margins, a color combination that persists through the growing season.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Goldilocks' reaches a mature diameter of 22 inches (55.9 cm) and a height of 10 inches (25.4 cm), making it suitable for mid-border positions in shaded or partially shaded beds. Its leaves, measuring 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide with 11 vein pairs, pair well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The scape height is variable, ranging from 12 inches (30.5 cm) to ground level.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Flower scape height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Tokudama'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Fried Bananas’ (1994)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2217