Hosta 'Gold Standard'

An absolutely gorgeous and vigorous hosta when properly sited.

I initially planted this variety with some of my other hos...Read Moretas in a location on the north side of the house that received some midday direct sun but which was overall fairly shady. In that location the leaves of the Gold Standard bleached and browned.

When I moved the plant back into a location that received only indirect sun it soon began growing new leaves. It has continued to grow very well in that lighting condition while retaining the variety's beautiful vibrant yellow coloring.

I purchased a 'gold standard' and planted it back in 2000 in my lower garden. For several years it did so-so in the area I had it in whe...Read Morere it received partial sun but was planted in moist heavy clay and wasn't particularly happy. The foliage faded to a sickly goldish color in the sun.

I moved it to it's present location in spring of 2003 - rich loam and dappled sunlight part of the day - and it has gone crazy ever since. It's size has increased dramatically and coloration is outstanding. It brightens up the whole shade garden (see the photo). I didn't realize how beautiful this old cultivar is until I moved it to the shade! Now the centers stay a much richer light green with the darker margins and it will occasionally throw an odd varigation.

Gold Standard is one of my favorites for the way its leaves change color. It can have multiple shaded leaves at the same time. Sometimes ...Read Moreit gets quite a bit of sun where I have it.

Flower scapes to 42". Banyai 1976.

Size: (M) 24" x 15" - Leaves are small, oval to heart-shaped, green with a creamy-yellow margin. Prefers full shade to moderate sun. Fl...Read Moreowers are purple. Grows very fast.

The leaf color changes over the growing season and is effected by the amount of sun it gets. It has a rapid growth to a medium-large moun...Read Mored at maturity.