H. ‘Johnson's Olympic Gold’
Hosta ‘Johnson's Olympic Gold’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2008, *Hosta* 'Johnson's Olympic Gold' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'Sea Prize' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its broadly ovate, lightly cupped green leaves with pale yellow margins, a low-growing habit, and notably thick, pest-resistant foliage.
In the Garden
'Johnson's Olympic Gold' forms a compact, rhizomatous clump reaching 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, with a slow growth rate. It tolerates more sun than many hostas, making it suitable for sites from partial shade to brighter exposures, though typical hosta-growing zones apply. Its low profile and thick leaves pair well with ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials; it is not typically recommended for containers due to its spreading habit.
Care Notes
Water regularly to establish, then maintain moderate moisture; fertilize in early spring as growth emerges. The thick leaves confer above-average slug and deer resistance, reducing the need for pest management.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 17–22 in (43.2–55.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | low growing, thick leaves, pest resistant, takes a lot of sun |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Sea Prize' — H. ‘Sea Prize’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Cup of Joy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2902