Hosta 'Birchwood Parky's Gold'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Fast
Where to Grow
Heart-shaped
Broadly Ovate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Marietta, Georgia

Peoria, Illinois

Newburgh, Indiana

Plainwell, Michigan

South Plainfield, New Jersey

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

New Richmond, Wisconsin

Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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White Lake, ON (Zone 4b) | December 2008 | positive

An older hosta that holds its own. I like BPG's tidy habit and the flattish mound shape. I've read where it's fertile, but my five year...Read More

K
Waxhaw (Charlotte), NC (Zone 7b) | May 2005 | positive

This IS my favorite hosta ... by far. The plant is extremely prolific and will quickly form a large mature sized clump. It has a very hig...Read More

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | October 2004 | positive

Gorgeous color really sets itself off from the darker hostas surrounding it in my MIL's garden. I've planted several of my hostas there ...Read More

S
New Richmond, WI | September 2003 | positive

Reportedly being a seedling of nakaiana.

H
Cornwall, ON (Zone 5b) | January 2003 | positive

A reliable, fast grower that will take a great deal of sun without ill effects providing it's watered accordingly.

J
J
MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | September 2002 | neutral

Flower scapes 29"-35". Shaws/AHS 1986. Parentage per V.Wades information is H. Sunlight xH. Frances Williams #1142.

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