H. ‘Valley's Lucky Gambler’
Hosta ‘Valley's Lucky Gambler’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2015 by Valley, this medium-sized hosta is a cross between Hosta 'One Man's Treasure' and a Valley's H. kikutii (K3) seedling. It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with golden yellow margins, combined with dark red scapes and rhubarb-like red petioles.
In the Garden
'Hosta Valley's Lucky Gambler' forms a mound 13.75 inches (34.9 cm) tall and 19.625 inches (49.8 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with other shade perennials such as ferns, heucheras, and astilbes. Its lance-shaped, lightly twisted leaves with moderate waviness add textural interest to border fronts or woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer deterrents may be necessary, as hostas are susceptible to both.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13.75 in (34.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 19.625 in (49.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | golden yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly twisted, moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 17.75–27.5 in (45.1–69.9 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | turns light green during the rest of the growing season |
| Notable characteristics | yellow with good substance and rhubarb-like red petioles |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'One Man's Treasure'
- Pollen parent: Valley's H. kikuttii (K3) seedling
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘Academy Beech Leaf Stack’ (2015)
- H. ‘Anaconda’ (2015)
- H. ‘JoBob’ (2015)
- H. ‘King Cobra’ (2015)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5947. How we check this data.