H. ‘Holly's Green and Gold’
Hosta ‘Holly's Green and Gold’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by G. Holly & F. Williams.
| Year registered | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Originator | G. Holly & F. Williams |
| Registrant | P. Ruh |
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
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.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 41 in (104.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | mottled with 2.5in (6.4cm) wide, yellow gold, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 20–25 in (50.8–63.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘Sagae’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2588