H. ‘Papa's Gold’
Hosta ‘Papa's Gold’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2000 as a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Samurai', 'Papa's Gold' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaf centers with golden yellow margins. The leaves bear a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and exhibit slightly rippled margins with a cordate base.
In the Garden
'Papa's Gold' reaches a mature height of 13 inches (33.0 cm) and spreads to 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in shaded beds. The chartreuse scapes, rising 18 to 20 inches (45.7 to 50.8 cm), produce flowers that complement the foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Papa's Gold' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | golden yellow slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 18–20 in (45.7–50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Samurai' — H. ‘Samurai’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
- H. ‘Fried Bananas’ (1994)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4217