H. ‘Precious Metal’
Hosta ‘Precious Metal’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-3 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Precious Metal' is a miniature sport of *Hosta* 'Lakeside Down Sized'. This cultivar is visually distinctive for its small, lanceolate leaves with dull green centers and flat golden yellow margins, forming a compact, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
'Precious Metal' reaches approximately 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter and 7 inches (17.8 cm) in height, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its gold margins remain brightest, and is well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Its miniature size makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protect from slugs and deer, which may damage the lightly corrugated foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | golden yellow flat margins; dull on top; lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Seasonal colour change | changes to chartreuse (pale green) as season progresses |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Lakeside Down Sized' — H. ‘Lakeside Down Sized’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-3, miniature size):
- H. ‘Curly Fries’ (2008)
- H. ‘Dawn’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lemon Lime’ (1977)
- H. ‘Bali-Hai’ (2009)
- H. ‘Dragon Tails’ (2009)
- H. ‘Golden Wampum’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4447