Hosta 'Gold Standard'
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Hosta 'Gold Standard'
- Forming an attractive mound, the wide, puckered leaves of 'Gold Standard' are renowned for their luminous yellow centres and variable dark green margins.
- During the summer months, this hosta sends up elegant stems bearing delicate, trumpet-shaped, lilac flowers that hover gracefully above its brightly-coloured foliage.
- Reaching a mature spread of up to over one metre, it serves as an excellent, weed-suppressing ground cover, bringing a bright splash of light to darker, shaded areas of the garden.
- It's an incredibly resilient and versatile perennial that thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. This makes it an ideal choice for woodland borders, patio containers or underplanting mature shrubs.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Hosta 'Gold Standard' is excellent in pots, which also helps prevent slug damage.
How big does it get?
Hosta 'Gold Standard' typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 90 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Hosta 'Gold Standard' prefers a sheltered spot in partial to full shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Hosta 'Gold Standard' prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Hosta 'Gold Standard' requires regular watering to ensure the soil stays consistently moist, particularly when temperatures exceed 20°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
Hosta 'Gold Standard' does not need pruning. You can remove the flower stems once they have finished blooming, and clear away the dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Hosta 'Gold Standard' is fully hardy (H7), enduring temperatures below -20°C. It thrives uniformly across all regions of the UK without the need for winter protection.
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