Hosta 'Maui Buttercups' – Compact Cupped Gold for Tropical Flair

Hosta 'Maui Buttercups' brings a touch of the tropics to the shade garden with its compact mound of deeply cupped, brilliant gold leaves. Registered in 1991 by Vaughn, this small cultivar packs intense color into a neat package.

Botanical Profile

Family:	Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Cultivar:	'Maui Buttercups'
Hybridizer:	Vaughn
Registration Year:	1991

Cupped Gold Buttons

The leaves of 'Maui Buttercups' are small, nearly round, and deeply cupped—resembling little golden bowls or buttercups. The color is a clear, intense gold that glows in shade. The heavy substance and cupping give the foliage a sculptural quality. The compact mound stays neat and tidy, typically reaching 8-12 inches tall.

Small but Mighty

'Maui Buttercups' excels in containers, troughs, rock gardens, and the front of borders. The intense gold color requires some morning sun or bright dappled shade. The heavy substance provides good slug resistance. Its tropical appearance makes it a favorite for "tropical look" gardens in temperate zones.

Vaughn's Tropical Vision

Vaughn's 1991 introduction was ahead of its time in combining small size, intense gold, and heavy cupping. 'Maui Buttercups' remains a benchmark for cupped gold hostas and a collector favorite for its unique form.