H. ‘Summer Gold’
Hosta ‘Summer Gold’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by S. Hamblin.
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Originator | S. Hamblin |
| Registrant | P. Ruh |
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1998 by S. Hamblin and P. Ruh, this small hosta cultivar is distinguished by its green leaves with gold margins and notably shiny undersides. The leaf blades are dull on top, with greenish yellow, slightly rippled margins and rounded bases.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Summer Gold' reaches a mature diameter of approximately 25.5 inches (64.8 cm) and produces scapes 24 to 26.5 inches (61.0 to 67.3 cm) tall. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its small size makes it suitable for rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants such as ferns or heucheras complement its gold-edged foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage, though deer are less likely to target this cultivar in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump width | 25.5 in (64.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf length | 6.25 in (15.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow slightly rippled margins; dull on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24–26.5 in (61.0–67.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5478