H. ‘Rosedale Golden Candlestick’
Hosta ‘Rosedale Golden Candlestick’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 by an unknown breeder, *Hosta* 'Rosedale Golden Candlestick' is a large, upright cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with golden yellow margins. The leaf blades are cordate at the base, measure 9 inches (22.9 cm) long by 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide, and have 16 pairs of veins; both surfaces are dull.
In the Garden
This slow-growing hosta reaches a mature spread of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 19 inches (48.3 cm), with a scape rising up to 23 inches (58.4 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for gold-margined cultivars, where the leaf contrast remains sharp. Its upright habit suits middle-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens; companion plants include ferns, *Heuchera*, and shade-tolerant grasses.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Blaze of Glory’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4772