H. ‘Gosan Mina’
Hosta ‘Gosan Mina’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, 'Gosan Mina' is a small hosta cultivar resulting from a cross between *H.* 'Golden Prayers' (pod parent) and *H. pulchella* (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with greenish-yellow flat margins, and for emerging with golden yellow foliage that transitions to greenish yellow by bloom time.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a flat mound reaching 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suited to partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, and its small size makes it appropriate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants might include small ferns, *Heuchera*, or miniature *Epimedium*.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow flat margins; dull on top |
| Flower scape height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Starts out with golden yellow that turn to greenish yellow by bloom time |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Golden Prayers' — H. ‘Golden Prayers’
- Pollen parent: H. pulchella
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2239