Gold Standard

CultivarHosta 'Gold Standard'

Also called plantain lily, 'Gold Standard' hosta, hosta, plantain lily 'Gold Standard'

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Hosta (the genus)
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Typeperennial

from Hosta · “Hostas are herbaceous perennial plants” — Hosta - Wikipedia

Days to maturity3–5 years

from Hosta · “Hostas typically reach their full mature size in about 3 to 5 years, depending on the variety” — How Long Does It Take For Hostas to Grow? Growth Timeline & Care Tips

Lightpartial to full shade

from Hosta · “Hostas are widely cultivated as shade-tolerant foliage plants” — Hosta - Wikipedia

WaterConsistent moisture

from Hosta · “Keep consistently moist. Add mulch to help reduce fluctuations & avoid dry conditions. Water deeply to encourage the roots to grow further down into the soil.” — Hostas - How to Grow & Care for Hosta Plants | Garden Design

Soil pH6–7.5

from Hosta · “Hostas thrive in nutrient-rich, loamy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5” — How Long Does It Take For Hostas to Grow? Growth Timeline & Care Tips

Hardiness zones3-9

from Hosta · “Zones: 3-9” — Hostas - How to Grow & Care for Hosta Plants | Garden Design

Spacing18–24 in

from Hosta · “Mature plant size varies from 6 to 8 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide, to 48 inches tall and 6 feet wide” — Hostas - How to Grow & Care for Hosta Plants | Garden Design

Height6–48 in

from Hosta · “Mature plant size varies from 6 to 8 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide, to 48 inches tall and 6 feet wide” — Hostas - How to Grow & Care for Hosta Plants | Garden Design

Propagationseed, division

from Hosta · “division usually isn't necessary before this time” — Hostas - How to Grow & Care for Hosta Plants | Garden Design

Transplantspring or fall

from Hosta · “Plant in spring when new shoots appear. This is also a good time to divide and transplant established clumps. However, early fall is also an option” — Hostas - How to Grow & Care for Hosta Plants | Garden Design

Ready whenInget hittades

from Hosta · “Inget hittades” — Hosta: akut och kronisk | Praktisk Medicin

IndoorsInget hittades

from Hosta · “Inget hittades” — Hosta: akut och kronisk | Praktisk Medicin

Pestsinget hittades

from Hosta · “Inget hittades” — Hosta: akut och kronisk | Praktisk Medicin

Diseasesinget hittades

from Hosta · “Inget hittades” — Hosta: akut och kronisk | Praktisk Medicin

Companionsinget hittades

from Hosta · “Inget hittades” — Hosta: akut och kronisk | Praktisk Medicin

Keep away frominget hittades

from Hosta · “Inget hittades” — Hosta: akut och kronisk | Praktisk Medicin

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