Hosta 'Piedmont Gold' (Hosta 'Piedmont Gold'): Robust Gold Hostas with Prominently Veined Leaves

Hosta 'Piedmont Gold' (Hosta 'Piedmont Gold')

'Piedmont Gold' is a robust, clump-forming perennial with prominently veined, wavy-margined, bright-gold leaves 10 inches long by 7 inches wide. It reaches 18-25 inches tall and 40 inches wide. White flowers on 26-inch stems appear in midsummer. Combines well with ferns, astilbes, heucheras, and other shade perennials.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Great for the middle to edge of the border. Combines well with ferns, astilbes, heucheras, pulmonarias, epimediums, primroses, daylilies, and bulbs.

Growing Conditions and Care

Full sun to part shade; moist but well-drained, fertile soil. Shade tolerant. Grows best with full morning sun. Tolerates drought, but summer mulch is beneficial.

Propagation

Divide plants in late summer or early spring.

Potential Problems

Slugs, snails, viruses, foliar nematodes. In containers, watch for vine weevil.

Quick Reference

• Height: 1–3 ft.
• Spread: 3–6 ft.
• Growth Habit: Clumps
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Moisture: Dry to Medium
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Flower Color: White
• Foliage: Colorful/Burgundy
• Uses: Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Specimen Plant/Focal Point, Waterside
• Style: Woodland Garden
• Seasonal Interest: Spring Interest
• Tolerance: Drought Tolerant
• Type: Perennial