H. ‘Pistachio Glow’
Hosta ‘Pistachio Glow’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Savory.
| Year registered | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Savory |
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1990 by R. Savory, *Hosta* 'Pistachio Glow' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from a cross between *H.* 'Aspen Gold' (pod parent) and *H.* 'Tokudama' (pollen parent). Its distinctive foliage consists of green leaves with light yellow margins, creating a bicolor effect that persists through the growing season.
In the Garden
This hosta reaches a mature size of 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, with leaves measuring 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) in both length and width. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for gold-margined cultivars, and forms a compact, mounding habit suitable for border edges or woodland garden settings. The 15-inch (38.1 cm) scapes bear flowers in midsummer; companion plants such as ferns or heucheras complement its foliage pattern without competing for light.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Flower scape height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Aspen Gold' — H. ‘Aspen Gold’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Tokudama'
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 #4369