Enormous chartreuse-gold-leaved hosta cultivar reaching 1.5 m across at maturity, with thick crinkled leaves up to 45 cm across. One of the largest and most pest-resistant hostas in cultivation.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 3–9 | −40 °C to −1.1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H7 | down to −20 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 3–8 | −34 °C to −1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–5 | −15 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Plant as a single specimen in dappled shade or part sun (more sun for the brightest gold colour) — eventually 1.5 m across
- Notably thick leathery leaves are far more resistant to slug damage than thin-leaved hostas
- Distinct from the base hosta entry already in the database
- Tolerates more sun than most hostas — the gold colour develops better with some direct morning sun
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