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Hosta sieboldiana 'Golden Meadows'
from Reinier van Elderen

Introduced 2006

A lively, famboyant hosta whose tri-colour leaves are textured with puckering and twisting.

Dark green edges frame large, chartreuse-gold centres, which are further patterned with paler green streaks.

The leaf centres turn whiter with increased sun exposure. Lavender-white flowers.

Height: 24”/ 60cm
Spread: 26”/ 80cm
Hardiness: US zones 3-8
Blooms: June-July

Common name:
Funkia, Plantain Lily

Patent status:
EU 15521
US PPAF

 
 
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General discussion on Hosta 'Golden Meadows'

Monday, 10 October 2005

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Donald Levesque Monday, 18 September 2006
I bought this plant at home depot in sep of 06 with the brand of New Era Gardens.It was a nice size plant just wondering if it is the actual cuktivar or not.
 
The Breeder
Reinier van Elderen
By Miriam Young
Plant breeding is all about having fun, and shocking the neighbours as often as possible!
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A gift of nature
By Miriam Young
'Golden Meadows' was a naturally ocurring mutation that refused to be propagated by scientific methods.
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All you need to know
By Miriam Young
'Golden Meadows' is a bit of a rogue in as much as it's a Hosta that likes the sun. However, it still mustn't be allowed to get thirsty.
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