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Hosta 'Captain Kirk' | Gold Wide Margin Legendary Hosta Brill Gold Standard Sport

Description

K. Brill's Legendary Gold Standard Sport With a Commanding Wide Dark Green Margin

K. Brill of Des Moines, Iowa registered Hosta 'Captain Kirk' in 1999 as a sport of the iconic H. 'Gold Standard'. Broadly ovate leaves reach 20.3 cm (8") long × 17.8 cm (7") wide, presenting a luminous pale yellow centre framed by a bold 7.6 cm (3") wide dark green margin — one of the widest dark green margins in the variegated hosta world. Pale lavender flowers bloom in summer above the dense, vigorous mound. Canadian gardeners from Zone 3 through 9 will find it one of the most striking and dependable large variegated hostas available.

  • Exceptionally wide dark green margin: At 7.6 cm (3") wide, the dark green margin on 'Captain Kirk' is among the boldest of any Gold Standard sport — providing dramatic, high-contrast framing around the luminous pale yellow centre throughout the season.
  • Luminous pale yellow centre: The pale yellow to gold centre glows in dappled shade, bringing warm light to the woodland border and pairing beautifully with blue, green, and white companion hostas.
  • Gold Standard sport legacy: As a sport of H. 'Gold Standard' — one of the most celebrated hostas of the twentieth century — 'Captain Kirk' inherits proven vigour, adaptability, and decades of documented garden performance across North American climates.
  • Pale lavender summer blooms: Pale lavender flowers appear in summer above the foliage mound, adding a soft floral accent that complements the warm gold and deep green tones of the leaf below.
  • Large vigorous mound: Forms a large, commanding mound with the reliable vigour characteristic of Gold Standard lineage — consistent, well-behaved, and an anchor for any shade border or woodland planting.
Feature Specification
Size (H × W) Large (exact dimensions unregistered)
Hardiness Zone 3–9
Colour Pale yellow centre with 7.6 cm (3") wide dark green margin
Light Requirements Partial to full shade

Grower's Tip: 'Captain Kirk' handles Canadian winters with ease from Zone 3 through 9 — for the most vibrant pale yellow centre, a touch of gentle morning light works wonders, though it performs reliably in full shade too. We grow it at our nursery in Bécancour, QC and monitor the characteristic wide dark green margin definition before every plant ships. Our True to Type standard means you receive the authentic K. Brill Gold Standard sport — confirmed before it leaves Bécancour.

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    • Next Availability Date: Now
    • Mature Height: 23" (58.42 cm)
    • Mature Spread: 42" (106.68 cm)
    • Seasonal Leaf Change: chartreuse>golden-yellow centre/green margin
    • Hybridizer: Brill
    • Hybridizer (List 2):
    • AHS Registration Year: 1999
    • Canada Breeders' Rights No. / Expiry:
    • US Patent No. / Expiry:
    • Collection: Current Availability
    • Photo Credit: Hosta Choice Gardens (CDN) ©2026
    • Date of Last Update: September 2026
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    Description

    K. Brill's Legendary Gold Standard Sport With a Commanding Wide Dark Green Margin

    K. Brill of Des Moines, Iowa registered Hosta 'Captain Kirk' in 1999 as a sport of the iconic H. 'Gold Standard'. Broadly ovate leaves reach 20.3 cm (8") long × 17.8 cm (7") wide, presenting a luminous pale yellow centre framed by a bold 7.6 cm (3") wide dark green margin — one of the widest dark green margins in the variegated hosta world. Pale lavender flowers bloom in summer above the dense, vigorous mound. Canadian gardeners from Zone 3 through 9 will find it one of the most striking and dependable large variegated hostas available.

    • Exceptionally wide dark green margin: At 7.6 cm (3") wide, the dark green margin on 'Captain Kirk' is among the boldest of any Gold Standard sport — providing dramatic, high-contrast framing around the luminous pale yellow centre throughout the season.
    • Luminous pale yellow centre: The pale yellow to gold centre glows in dappled shade, bringing warm light to the woodland border and pairing beautifully with blue, green, and white companion hostas.
    • Gold Standard sport legacy: As a sport of H. 'Gold Standard' — one of the most celebrated hostas of the twentieth century — 'Captain Kirk' inherits proven vigour, adaptability, and decades of documented garden performance across North American climates.
    • Pale lavender summer blooms: Pale lavender flowers appear in summer above the foliage mound, adding a soft floral accent that complements the warm gold and deep green tones of the leaf below.
    • Large vigorous mound: Forms a large, commanding mound with the reliable vigour characteristic of Gold Standard lineage — consistent, well-behaved, and an anchor for any shade border or woodland planting.
    Feature Specification
    Size (H × W) Large (exact dimensions unregistered)
    Hardiness Zone 3–9
    Colour Pale yellow centre with 7.6 cm (3") wide dark green margin
    Light Requirements Partial to full shade

    Grower's Tip: 'Captain Kirk' handles Canadian winters with ease from Zone 3 through 9 — for the most vibrant pale yellow centre, a touch of gentle morning light works wonders, though it performs reliably in full shade too. We grow it at our nursery in Bécancour, QC and monitor the characteristic wide dark green margin definition before every plant ships. Our True to Type standard means you receive the authentic K. Brill Gold Standard sport — confirmed before it leaves Bécancour.

    Read more

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