H. ‘Valley's Goldstriker’

Overview

Registered in 2015, Hosta 'Valley's Goldstriker' originated as a streaked sport of H. 'Mikawa-no-Yuki' and was open pollinated. This medium-sized cultivar is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with golden yellow, heavily rippled margins, a glaucous bloom on the upper surface, and a dull underside; it is notable as a yellow-leaved H. kikutii F2 seedling with wavy margins and a white back.

In the Garden

'Valley's Goldstriker' forms a mound-like clump reaching 13.75 inches (34.9 cm) in height and 15.75 inches (40.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its gold-margined foliage provides contrast against darker-leaved companions such as Heuchera or ferns. The plant's compact size makes it appropriate for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While hostas are generally susceptible to slugs and deer, the thick, wavy leaf texture may offer some resistance; monitor regularly and manage as needed.