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Hosta x 'Gold Standard'

GOLD STANDARD HOSTA

Buy Gold Standard Hosta online. Gold Standard is one of the more showy of the variegated varieties of Hosta. The light green leaves have a dark green border in spring. As the season progresses, partial sun encourages the light green centers to turn creamy yellow.

Height:

2-3 Feet

Spread:

2-3 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

3-8

What's My Hardiness Zone?

Plant Characteristics

Cultural Information*
  • Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance
  • Root Rot - High Resistance
  • Leaf Scorch - Low Resistance
  • Powdery Mildew - High Resistance
Flower Color*
  • Lavender
Flower Type*
  • Single Blooming
Growth Rate*
  • Fast
Leaf Color Fall*
  • Dark Yellow/Gold
  • Tan/Beige
Leaf Color Spring*
  • Multi/Variegated
  • Dark Yellow/Gold
  • Green
Leaf Color Summer*
  • Green
  • Dark Yellow/Gold
  • Multi/Variegated
Leaf Type*
  • Deciduous/Herbaceous
Nature Assets*
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Bees
Plant Type*
  • Perennial
Preferred Planting Season*
  • Spring Planting
  • Summer Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
  • Average
  • Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
  • Moist
  • Adapts Well to Wet Areas
Propagation Methods*
  • Cuttings or Divisions
Season of Interest*
  • Fall
  • Late Spring/Early Summer
  • Late Summer/Early Autumn
  • Early Spring
  • Summer Flowering
  • Summer
  • Spring
Sun Exposure*
  • Prefers Morning Sun Only in Northern States
  • Prefers Dappled Shade in Southern States
Uses*
  • Mass Planting
  • Landscape Specimen
  • Under Power Lines
  • Border Plant
  • Wildlife Habitat
  • Rain Garden
  • Accent Plant
  • Understory Planting
  • Near Water Gardens or Ponds
 

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance

Hosta is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include free fertilizer with every order.

Interesting Notes

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