H. ‘Wind River Gold’
Hosta ‘Wind River Gold’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek, this small hosta forms a compact mound of ovate leaves with green centers and bright golden yellow, rippled margins. The foliage is dull-surfaced on both sides, with five to six pairs of veins, and the leaf base is rounded.
In the Garden
Reaching 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and spreading to 21 inches (53.3 cm) in diameter, 'Wind River Gold' is suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to light shade, as is typical for gold-margined hostas, and pairs well with small ferns or woodland groundcovers. Its compact, mound-like habit makes it an effective edging plant.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.25 in (10.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | bright golden yellow rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6150