H. ‘Sea Gold Star’

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.