H. ‘Rosedale Golden Hercules’

Overview

Registered in 1999, 'Rosedale Golden Hercules' is a large hosta cultivar of seedling parentage, notable for its substantial green leaves with golden yellow, slightly rippled margins. The leaf blades reach 10 inches (25.4 cm) in length and 8 inches (20.3 cm) in width, with 13 pairs of veins, a cordate base, and a dull texture on both surfaces.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a dense, slow-growing mound reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins remain most distinct. Suitable companions include ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size makes it appropriate for mid-border or specimen placement in woodland gardens.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.