H. ‘Gold Ribbon’

Overview

Registered in 2002, *Hosta* 'Gold Ribbon' is a small-sized cultivar notable for its lance-shaped green leaves edged with pale yellow, slightly rippled margins. The plant forms a compact, mound-like clump with slightly rhizomatous growth, reaching 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter.

In the Garden

'Gold Ribbon' performs well in partial to full shade, though its gold margins are more pronounced with some morning sun, making it suitable as a sunny edging plant. At maturity, it forms a tidy mound 8 inches tall and 16 inches wide, with leaves 5 inches long and 1.5 inches wide. This small hosta works effectively in rock gardens, along pathways, or in the front of shaded borders, paired with small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas. Its compact size also makes it appropriate for container cultivation.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer exposures, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed.