H. ‘Holly's Green and Gold’

Overview

Registered in 1997 by G. Holly and F. Williams, with P. Ruh as registrant, *Hosta* 'Holly's Green and Gold' is a large, slow-growing cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its broad, dull green leaves edged with wide, yellow-gold, slightly rippled margins, creating a mottled appearance.

In the Garden

'Holly's Green and Gold' forms a mound-like clump reaching 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height and 41 inches (104.1 cm) in diameter. It is suited to partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size makes it unsuitable for small containers but effective as a specimen or in mixed borders.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry spells, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While generally low-maintenance, this cultivar may require protection from slugs and deer in garden settings.