Hosta 'Gold Edger' – Classic Gold for Borders Since 1978

Hosta 'Gold Edger': Pioneering Gold Edger by Aden, 1978

Registered in 1978 by Aden, 'Gold Edger' was one of the first small, gold-leaved hostas specifically suited for edging. At a time when gold hostas were rare and often large, 'Gold Edger' demonstrated that compact gold foliage could be a practical landscape tool.

Historical Significance

• Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
• Cultivar: Gold Edger
• Hybridized by: Aden
• Registered/Introduced: 1978

Edging Performance

'Gold Edger' forms a low, dense mound of narrow, gold to chartreuse leaves. The compact habit (8–12 inches tall, 18–24 inches wide) makes it ideal for lining paths, defining bed edges, or massing as a golden ground cover. The color is brightest with some morning sun; deep shade yields a more chartreuse tone.

This cultivar's early date makes it a foundational plant in the development of modern gold edging hostas. Lavender flowers appear on short scapes in mid-summer. 'Gold Edger' remains a practical, reliable choice for gardeners needing a small gold hosta—a classic that has edged countless borders for over four decades.