H. ‘Misty Gold’
Hosta ‘Misty Gold’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1996, *Hosta* 'Misty Gold' is a medium-sized variegated cultivar derived from a hybrid of *H. 'Gala'*. Its most distinctive features are the heavy, rippled leaf margins and the green speckling that overlays the leaf surface, creating a mottled appearance.
In the Garden
'Misty Gold' reaches a mature diameter of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 14 inches (35.6 cm), with an upright, moderate growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts or as a specimen in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage, so monitoring and appropriate deterrents are recommended in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | green speckling heavy ripples margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Gala' — H. ‘Gala’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Splashed Leather’ (1996)
- H. ‘Bob Sanders’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3826