H. ‘Sea Gold Star’
Hosta ‘Sea Gold Star’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by M. Seaver.
| Year registered | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | M. Seaver |
| Section class | I-8(1-3) (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1984 by M. Seaver, this giant hosta cultivar is a hybrid distinguished by its large, light chartreuse green leaves that transition to pale yellow, each bearing narrow, ruffled gold margins. The leaf blade reaches 16 inches (40.6 cm) in length and 8 inches (20.3 cm) in width, with 12 pairs of veins, and the plant forms a mound 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter.
In the Garden
With its substantial size, 'Sea Gold Star' functions as a bold specimen or background plant in shaded to partially shaded borders, reaching a mature spread of nearly 2 feet. Its pale yellow-gold margins provide contrast against darker green companions such as ferns or Heuchera cultivars. The plant's compact height relative to its width makes it suitable for the middle of a woodland garden bed rather than container culture.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. This cultivar is susceptible to slug damage on its broad leaves and may require protection in areas with high deer pressure; it performs best in typical hosta-growing zones with partial to full shade.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | light chartreuse green turns pale yellow small ruffles margins |
| Flower scape height | 12–13 in (30.5–33.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | lutescent |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Wagon Wheels' — H. ‘Wagon Wheels’
2 published registry records name Hosta ‘Sea Gold Star’ as a parent: 2 sports.
Sports of H. ‘Sea Gold Star’ (2), by registration year
- H. ‘Gaynor Miller’ (1993)
- H. ‘Sea Gulf Stream’ (1999)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-8(1-3), giant size):
- H. ‘Semperaurea’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4999. How we check this data.