H. ‘Piedmont Gold’
Hosta ‘Piedmont Gold’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by F. H. Payne.
| Year registered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | F. H. Payne |
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1982 by F. H. Payne, this medium-sized cultivar is distinguished by its green leaves with deep yellow margins. The parentage is unknown, but the consistent gold border and broad leaf shape give the plant a clear two-toned appearance.
In the Garden
‘Piedmont Gold’ forms a clump 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 24 inches (61.0 cm) tall, with leaves 8 inches (20.3 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the gold margins remain bright without scorching. The 26-inch (66.0 cm) scapes bear lavender flowers in midsummer. Suitable companions include ferns, Heuchera, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it appropriate for borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in mixed shade beds.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Flower scape height | 26 in (66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
14 published registry records name Hosta ‘Piedmont Gold’ as a parent: 10 sports and 4 seedlings.
Sports of H. ‘Piedmont Gold’ (10), by registration year
- H. ‘Evening Magic’ (1988)
- H. ‘Everglades’ (1988)
- H. ‘Lakeside Symphony’ (1988)
- H. ‘Moonshine’ (1988)
- H. ‘Summer Serenade’ (1998)
- H. ‘Tyler's Treasure’ (1999)
- H. ‘Satisfaction’ (2000)
- H. ‘Piedmont Special’ (2003)
- H. ‘Sentimental Journey’ (2004)
- H. ‘Piedmont Honey’ (2007)
Seedlings of H. ‘Piedmont Gold’ (4), by registration year
- H. ‘Mrs Minky’ (1993)
- H. ‘Tucker Tigers’ (1993)
- H. ‘Hutch’ (1995)
- H. ‘Lakeside San Kao’ (1995)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blondie’ (1982)
- H. ‘Butter Yellow’ (1982)
- H. ‘Golden Girl’ (1982)
- H. ‘Shocking Chartreuse’ (1982)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4341. How we check this data.