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    Hosta 'California Gold Rush'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 20"
    • W: 30"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Hosta 'California Gold Rush' plant details

    Hosta 'California Gold Rush' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'California Gold Rush'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 30 IN wide, 20 IN tall
    Flowers: lavender and white blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, long-lived, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'California Gold Rush'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Impressive mound of thick, bright gold, moderately corrugated leaves with narrow dark green margins. Pest resistant. Palest lavender white flowers in mid summer. Plant in partial sun to nearly full shade. Large hosta.

    By: Sebright Gardens

    Gardening facts about Hosta 'California Gold Rush' plant

    How to Grow Hosta 'California Gold Rush'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 3'-6'

    • mostly shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 30"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 40"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 10"-20"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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