Hosta 'Granary Gold' – Golden Foliage from 1988

Hosta 'Granary Gold': Rich Golden Hue by Smith-BHHS

Hybridized by Smith-BHHS and registered in 1988, 'Granary Gold' offers a deeper, richer gold than many chartreuse varieties. The name evokes harvested grain—warm, substantial, and satisfying. This cultivar represents the generation of gold hostas that moved beyond pale yellows into true golden tones.

Registration Details

• Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
• Cultivar: Granary Gold
• Hybridized by: Smith-BHHS
• Registered/Introduced: 1988

Performance and Use

'Granary Gold' develops a medium-to-large mound of heart-shaped, rich gold leaves with a slight corrugation. The color holds well through summer, especially with morning sun. The leaf substance is good, providing fair slug resistance. This cultivar's warm tone bridges the gap between yellow and green hostas, harmonizing with both.

Site in bright shade or morning sun for best color. Ensure adequate moisture—gold hostas transpire more than darker types. Lavender flowers bloom in mid-summer. 'Granary Gold' brings the warmth of a late summer harvest to the shade garden, a golden glow that persists from spring through frost.