Buy Hosta 'Gold Standard'

Also Known As

Hosta fortunei 'Gold Standard'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 20"
W: 32"-48"

planting zones

3a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $9

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Hosta 'Gold Standard' plant details

Hosta 'Gold Standard' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Gold Standard'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 32 IN - 48 IN - wide, 20 IN - 36 - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Gold Standard'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Perennial for shade. Foliage is yellow with a green margin. Flowers are lavender and show up in mid-summer. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

Leaves are edged with dark green margins, while the center of the leaves are yellow-green in spring, turning to an intense gold by summer. Dappled shade or morning sun helps to bring out the most intense color. Pale lavender flowers appear in summer. A large grower eventually reaching 30" high by 36? wide. Awards: American Hosta Society Eunice Fisher Award. Minnesota Gold Award.

By: Fantastic Plants

Creamy gold in spring turning yellow then ivory with dark green margins, slightly cupped. Emerges early spring from purple shoots. Plants available are most likely originator stock. Pinkish lavender flowers from rich violet buds in high summer. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Medium/Large hosta.

By: Sebright Gardens

Creamy yellow with dark green margin of variable width. Pinkish lavender flowers.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

A shade garden classic with yellow green textured leaves rimmed in blue-green. Gets quite large over time, growing 3-4' across and 28" high Lavender flowers in mid summer.