H. ‘Midwest Gold’
Hosta ‘Midwest Gold’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by V. Cooley.
| Year registered | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | V. Cooley |
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1969 by V. Cooley, 'Midwest Gold' is a large hosta derived from a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Frances Williams'. It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with gold margins, a reverse coloration pattern compared to its parent, and its substantial leaf size.
In the Garden
'Midwest Gold' reaches a mature diameter of 30 inches (76.2 cm) and a height of 20 inches (50.8 cm), with leaves 12 inches (30.5 cm) long and 9 inches (22.9 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for gold-margined hostas, and benefits from protection from hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders with ferns and astilbes.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Frances Williams' — H. ‘Frances Williams’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Midwest Gold’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Green Eclipse’ (sport)
- H. ‘Larry Englerth’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Ahamo Gold’ (1970)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3746