H. ‘Neon Glory’
Hosta ‘Neon Glory’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2007 as a sport of Hosta 'Paul's Glory', 'Neon Glory' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its bright golden-yellow leaf centers framed by thin, intensely blue-green margins. The leaves are ovate with rounded bases, measuring 6 inches (15.2 cm) long and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, with 8 to 10 pairs of veins and slightly rippled margins that are 0.1 to 0.2 inches (0.3 to 0.5 cm) wide.
In the Garden
'Neon Glory' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 25 inches (63.5 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to light shade, where the gold center remains bright without scorching; too much shade may reduce color contrast. This small hosta is well suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture, and pairs effectively with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or Heuchera.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, though the thick leaf texture offers some resistance; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | golden yellow with .1 to .2in (0.3 to 0.5cm) wide, intensely blue-green, slightly rippled margins |
| Flower scape height | 20–24 in (50.8–61.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | golden yellow to creamy white |
| Notable characteristics | bright yellow with thin blue-green margin |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Paul's Glory'
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Neon Glory’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Velvet Shadows’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘Sunset Grooves’ (2011)
- H. ‘Remember Me’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4000. How we check this data.