A Luminous Prairie Treasure of Golden Resilience
Hosta 'Blood, Sweat and Tears' is an evocative 2000 registration from the Minnesota-based breeding program of Don Dean, designed to bring a steady glow to the Canadian shade garden. This medium-sized cultivar is a thoughtful cross between Hosta 'Little Wonder' and Hosta 'Aspen Gold', resulting in a plant that balances elegance with the rugged endurance its name implies. From the rocky shores of Newfoundland to the wide horizons of the Prairies, its medium-gold foliage provides a brilliant splash of colour that stays vibrant through the long summer days. At our nursery in Bécancour, we monitor the spring emergence to ensure the health and golden luminosity are True to Type before your selection is prepared for its journey.
Why It Stands Out
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Radiant Golden Palette: Features medium-gold leaves that act as a constant source of sunshine in the darker corners of your landscape.
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Exceptional Heritage: A unique hybrid combining the charm of Hosta 'Little Wonder' with the sturdy, golden traits of Hosta 'Aspen Gold'.
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Reliable Garden Substance: The foliage possesses a good thickness, allowing it to hold its form and colour beautifully against the summer elements.
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Delicate Midsummer Blooms: Produces graceful scapes topped with pale lavender flowers in July, providing a soft contrast to the bright mound.
Technical Specs
| Feature |
Details |
| Size |
30 cm high × 69 cm wide |
| Hardiness Zone |
Canadian Zones 3–9 |
| Colour |
Medium gold |
| Light Requirements |
Partial to full shade |
Grower’s Tip
To achieve the most intense golden hue, Hosta 'Blood, Sweat and Tears' appreciates a bit of morning sun, which helps the yellow pigments reach their full potential while afternoon shade protects the leaf edges. We are committed to our horticultural standards and never ship dormant roots — we wait for the first signs of life in Bécancour to verify that every plant is True to Type, giving your new golden specimen the best start in the North.
