Large heart-shaped, yellow-green leaves turning gold to yellow with dark green narrow margins. Lavender-blue flowers in mid-summer. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to July. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Hosta fortunei ‘Gold Standard’
Large heart-shaped, yellow-green leaves turning gold to yellow with dark green narrow margins. Lavender-blue flowers in mid-summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Hosta |
|---|---|
| Species | fortunei |
| Varietry | 'Gold Standard' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | lavender, blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Hostaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, yellow |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Under planting |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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