H. ‘Rod's Gold’
Hosta ‘Rod's Gold’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, 'Rod's Gold' is a self-pollinated seedling of *Hosta* 'Tokudama' that forms a medium-sized, mound-like clump. The cultivar is distinguished by its nearly round, deeply corrugated leaves with golden yellow margins, a highly glossy upper surface, and a white, dull underside.
In the Garden
'Rod's Gold' reaches 24 inches (61 cm) in both height and diameter, with scapes rising 30 to 36 inches (76 to 91 cm). Its moderate growth rate and substantial leaf substance make it suitable for partially shaded sites in typical hosta-growing zones. The seersuckered foliage pairs well with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage, though the thick, corrugated leaves offer some resistance; deer are known to browse hostas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | golden yellow slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; dull underneath; deeply corrugated and moderately folded |
| Flower scape height | 30–36 in (76.2–91.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | starts light green spring becomes golden yellow when fully emerged |
| Notable characteristics | golden yellow, with good substance, seersuckered and white backed |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Tokudama'
- Pollen parent: H. 'Tokudama' (self-pollinated)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Cup of Joy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4731