Please enter your zip code to see sizes available in your area.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Exposure: Part to Full Shade
- Bloom Time: Summer
- Show more ›
Gold Standard Hosta
This Tree is not available for Sale at this time through Bower & Branch. Bower & Branch provides this information for reference only. Please check back with us or contact us for more detail.
Do you have a dark and dreary part of your landscape that you avoid looking at? That shady corner could be lush and lively! Gold Standard Hosta brings light and life to neglected spots. This cheery Spirit greets the lengthening days of spring with chartreuse foliage edged in a thin margin of green. As the weather warms, it dials up the drama. The green border darkens, while the inner portion turns gold and, finally, pale buttercream-yellow. Gold Standard grows vigorously, quickly filling in to make a sublime specimen or—when planted en masse—a beautiful bank of gold and green. Superb
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Exposure: Part to Full Shade
- Bloom Time: Summer
- Show more ›
The Story
Hostas are native to Japan, China, and Korea, but they have many passionate fans around the world. Over the years, plant breeders (along with some home gardeners) have introduced new Hosta selections whenever they’ve found a plant with unique traits. Gold Standard Hosta was minted in Michigan by Pauline Banyai, the “Michigan Hosta Lady” of Madison Heights, near Detroit. A passionate plantswoman, Banyai bred 40 varieties of Hostas in her lifetime. Gold Standard was the most popular of her selections; it remains one of the classic yellow forms. Gold Standard was registered with the American Hosta Society in 1976.
The Details
Hostas need shade in order to thrive, but Gold Standard Hosta is more sun-tolerant than most. At least in cool northern and coastal regions, it can tolerate several hours of moderately bright sunshine without scorching. In fact, some good morning sun will help to bring out the boldest yellow tones.
How to Grow
Gold Standard is best with morning sun and afternoon shade, but it is quite adaptable. Regular water is a must. Slugs may be problematic with Hostas, but they can be controlled with repeated applications of an iron phosphate product like Sluggo®, which is safe to use around pets. In deer-prone areas, treat with Plantskydd® to prevent grazing. Foliage will die back with the first frosts and can be cut back then. If you wish to dig and divide Gold Standard, you can do it at any time, but late winter/early spring is best.
More Info
Size Guide
Scale
This graphic shows the approximate size and form of the Tree you are viewing.