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Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 23"-30"
  • W: 30"-48"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Hosta 'Golden Waffles' plant details

Hosta 'Golden Waffles' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse and gold foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Golden Waffles'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 30 IN - 48 IN - wide, 23 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Golden Waffles'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This medium-sized hosta has rounded greenish yellow foliage that turns golden with age. The leaves are heavily ribbed and puckered offering great textural contrast in the garden. As with many gold-leaved hosta, ‘Golden Waffles’ is sun tolerant especially with good moisture at the roots.
Heavily substanced, deeply seersuckered, waffled bright gold leaves. Purple striped pale lavender flowers in mid-summer. Plant in afternoon to full shade. Large hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Golden Waffles' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Golden Waffles'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • chartreuse
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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