H. ‘Grand Gold’
Hosta ‘Grand Gold’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Grand Tiara', 'Grand Gold' was registered in 2009 by K. Walek with the American Hosta Society. This small cultivar is visually defined by its green leaves with golden yellow margins, a color pattern inherited and refined from its parent.
In the Garden
'Grand Gold' reaches a mature mound height and spread typical of small hostas, with leaves averaging 4.13 inches (10.5 cm) long and 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the gold margins remain brightest, and tolerates morning sun with adequate moisture. Its compact size makes it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders, and it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and small woodland perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 4.13 in (10.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | golden yellow slightly rippled margins |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Grand Tiara' — H. ‘Grand Tiara’
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 #2256