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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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'Golden Meadows' scores well with industry judges

11-05-2006 12:26 A mature specimen of 'Golden Meadows' was on display at an open day for perennial breeders, growers and traders, where it was rated very highly.

By Miriam Young

The plant was displayed at the CNB open day in The Netherlands. The CNB is an agency that brings together breeders, growers and traders in perennial plants, facilitating communication between many of the people who make it possible to get new plants into your local garden centre.

Reinier with his high-scoring 'Golden Meadows' specimen at the open day

A panel of these people judge all the plants on display and award them points for their appearance and suitability as a plant they think they can sucessfully produce and trade in. 'Golden Meadows' scored 9.22 out of 10, which is a very good score indeed!

The Breeder

Reinier van Elderen
By Miriam Young
Plant breeding is all about having fun, and shocking the neighbours as often as possible!

The Story Behind the Plant

A gift of nature
By Miriam Young
'Golden Meadows' was a naturally ocurring mutation that refused to be propagated by scientific methods.

Growing Advice

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.

Forum

General discussion on Hosta 'Golden Meadows'

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