H. ‘Olympic Gold’
Hosta ‘Olympic Gold’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Banyai.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Banyai |
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by P. Banyai, 'Olympic Gold' is a medium-sized hosta of unknown parentage. Its most distinctive feature is the combination of green leaf centers with gold margins, accompanied by pale yellow, small undulations along the leaf edges.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature height of 14 inches (35.6 cm) and a spread of 22 inches (55.9 cm), making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its gold-margined leaves provide contrast when paired with blue-leaved hostas or fine-textured ferns. The pale yellow undulations on the leaf margins add subtle texture to shaded beds or woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Olympic Gold' is susceptible to slug damage and may require protection in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | pale yellow small undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Fried Bananas’ (1994)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4136