H. ‘PeeDee Gold Flash’
Hosta ‘PeeDee Gold Flash’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1987, this small hosta cultivar originated as a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Kabitan'. It is visually distinctive for its bright yellow-green leaf margins that contrast with the darker green center, creating a gold-edged appearance on compact foliage.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches approximately 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and spreads to 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins remain most vibrant, and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials such as *Heuchera*.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Flower scape height | 10–12 in (25.4–30.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Kabitan' — H. ‘Kabitan’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘PeeDee Gold Flash’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Longboard Stringer’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Red Hot Flash’ (sport)
- H. ‘Red Sails in the Sunset’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Kabitan’ (1987)
- H. ‘Paul's Glory’ (1987)
- H. ‘Silver Tiara’ (1988)
- H. ‘Candle Glow’ (1990)
- H. ‘Cherry Berry’ (1991)
- H. ‘June’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4277