H. ‘Golden Maple’

Overview

Registered in 1980 by E. Minks, this large sport of *Hosta* 'Maple Leaf' is distinguished by its green leaves with gold margins. The substantial foliage reaches 10 inches (25.4 cm) in length and 8 inches (20.3 cm) in width, with 16 pairs of veins, and the gold margins provide a clear contrast against the darker green centers.

In the Garden

'Hosta 'Golden Maple' forms a substantial clump 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height, making it suitable for mid-border or as a specimen in partial to full shade. Its large leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The plant's size precludes container use for most situations.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.