HOSTA GOLD STANDARD / PLANTAIN LILY

HOSTA GOLD STANDARD / PLANTAIN LILY: Hosta 'Gold Standard' is a beautiful perennial known for its striking golden-yellow foliage with dark green centers. This bold variegation makes it a standout in shaded or partially shaded gardens, borders, and containers. Its vibrant leaves provide a bright, eye-catching contrast, adding both elegance and warmth to low-light garden spaces.

Why Choose Hosta 'Gold Standard'?

Comparison: 'Gold Standard' offers a more radiant, golden hue compared to other Hostas, making it a perfect choice for gardeners who want a pop of color in their shaded spaces.
Companions: Pairs wonderfully with other shade-loving plants like ferns, astilbes, or contrasting dark foliage varieties to create a harmonious garden design with visual interest.

Key Features:

Golden-Yellow Leaves with Dark Green Centers: Bold, golden-yellow leaves with dark green centers create a striking contrast, adding warmth and texture to shaded areas.
Shade Tolerant: Thrives in shaded to partially shaded areas, making it perfect for low-light garden spots that need brightening.
Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and maintain, resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a great low-care option for gardeners.
Mounding Growth Habit: Forms a compact, mound-like shape, ideal for use as a ground cover, in mixed beds, or as a focal point in garden designs.
Summer Flowers: Produces pale lavender flowers on tall stems in mid-summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Specifications:

Bloom Time: Mid-summer.
Height: 45–60 cm | Spread: 60–90 cm.
Hardiness: Zone 3–9.

Hosta 'Gold Standard' is perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance perennial with vibrant, golden foliage. Its bright color and compact growth habit make it an excellent addition to shaded or partially shaded garden spaces, where it will add texture and visual warmth to the landscape.