H. ‘Sea Gold’
Hosta ‘Sea Gold’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by M. Seaver.
| Year registered | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | M. Seaver |
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1985 by M. Seaver, Hosta 'Sea Gold' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from a hybrid of H. 'Ledi Lantis'. It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with deep bright yellow margins that exhibit slight undulations.
In the Garden
'Sea Gold' reaches a mature height of 12 inches (30.5 cm) and a spread of 16 inches (40.6 cm), making it suitable for the middle of a shaded border or as a specimen in a woodland garden. It thrives in partial to full shade and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its compact dimensions also allow for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | deep bright yellow slight undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 10–15 in (25.4–38.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Ledi Lantis' — H. ‘Ledi Lantis’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Sea Gold’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Mississippi Delta’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘Chartreuse Piecrust’ (1985)
- H. ‘Emma Foster’ (1985)
- H. ‘Birchwood Gold’ (1986)
- H. ‘Birchwood Parky's Gold’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4997. How we check this data.