A Luminous Masterpiece of Golden Proportions
Hosta 'Adrian's Glory' is a large sport of 'Gold Standard' that has been under evaluation for over 15 years. It features heart-shaped leaves with a narrow gold centre framed by wide blue-green margins. The centre emerges pale green in spring and brightens to vivid yellow through summer. It grows reliably across Canadian hardiness zones 3–9 and tolerates zone 2 conditions. Use it as a luminous focal point in woodland borders or large containers.
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Vibrant Variegated Contrast: Wide blue-green margins create a dramatic frame for the glowing yellow-gold centre, with contrast that intensifies through the season.
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Heavy Slug Resistance: Thick, leathery leaf substance makes it a tough opponent for common garden pests.
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Dynamic Colour Transition: The foliage emerges with a pale green centre that matures into vivid yellow, maintaining its brilliance all summer.
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Lavender Summer Spikes: In mid-July, dainty spikes of lavender bell-shaped flowers rise above the dense mound and attract local pollinators.
| Feature |
Specification |
| Size (H × W) |
50 cm × 76 cm (20" × 30") |
| Hardiness Zone |
3–9 |
| Colour |
Blue-green margins with gold centre |
| Light Requirements |
Partial to dappled shade |
Grower's Tip: Give this cultivar bright filtered light or a touch of morning sun to maximise the gold centre without scorching the blue-green margins. At our Bécancour, QC trial fields, we verify the distinctive wide-margin variegation before every plant ships True to Type.
