H. ‘On Golden Pond’
Hosta ‘On Golden Pond’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-5b (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, this giant hosta arose as a seedling from Hosta 'Dorothy Benedict' with an unknown pollen parent. It is distinguished by its large, broadly ovate leaves with blue-green centers and wide, heavily rippled greenish-yellow margins, combined with a notably upright, arching habit.
In the Garden
With a mature height of 30 inches (76.2 cm) and spread of 28 inches (71.1 cm), 'On Golden Pond' functions as a substantial specimen plant. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where its glaucous leaf undersides and white flowers contrast effectively with darker foliage plants such as ferns or Heuchera. Its moderate growth rate and upright form suit it for mid-border placement or as a focal point in woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Typical hosta-growing zones apply; standard slug and deer precautions are advisable given the large, tender foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14.5 in (36.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | medium green with .5 to 2in (1.3 to 5.1cm) wide, greenish yellow, heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly twisted, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 33–39 in (83.8–99.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | giant arching rippled leaves with wide yellow margins, white backs and flowers |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: F-1 seedling of H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-5b, giant size):
- H. ‘Liberty’ (2000)
- H. ‘David A. Haskell’ (1999)
- H. ‘Frances Williams’ (1986)
- H. ‘American Idol’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lakeside Fancy Pants’ (2005)
- H. ‘Light Show’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4140. How we check this data.