Overview
Hosta 'Gold Splash' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Gold Splash' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, low maintenance and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Hosta 'Gold Splash' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Like other Hostas, it grows in clumps with simple ovate or lanceolate leaves, which in this cultivar display distinctive variegation. It thrives in partial shade with moist but well-drained loam soil, favouring sheltered positions with neutral pH. Deciduous in nature, it produces erect racemes of nodding, funnel- or bell-shaped flowers in early summer. Suitable for city gardens, patios, and underplanting, it requires low maintenance and benefits from generous mulching in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hosta
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Hosta 'Gold Splash' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hosta 'Gold Splash'
- Propagation
- Division in late summer or early spring
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hosta 'Gold Splash'?
Hosta 'Gold Splash' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hosta 'Gold Splash' need?
Hosta 'Gold Splash' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hosta 'Gold Splash' hardy in the UK?
Hosta 'Gold Splash' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Hosta 'Gold Splash'?
Division in late summer or early spring.
More in the Hosta genus
- Hostaplantain lily
- Hosta 'Abiqua Blue Crinkles'
- Hosta 'Blue Haired Lady'
- Hosta 'Celestial'
- Hosta 'China' (_plantaginea_)
- Hosta 'Crimson Desire'
- Hosta 'Abiqua Delight' (v)
- Hosta 'Abraham Lincoln'