Hosta Dahlonega

Hosta 'Dahlonega,' introduced by H. McDonell in 2015, is a stunning large hosta cultivar named after the site of the first major gold rush in Georgia. This impressive perennial plant boasts heavily corrugated, golden yellow leaves with a beautiful piecrust edge. The reverse-cupped foliage creates a domed effect, forming a symmetrical mound that commands attention in any garden. Growing up to 55 cm tall and 120 cm wide, this hosta cultivar produces near-white flowers with lavender stripes in early summer. Perfect for shade areas, hosta 'Dahlonega' also tolerates some sun, making it a versatile addition to any garden. Ideal for gardeners seeking a bold and vibrant statement plant.

How to grow hostas

Save light shade to shade place in your garden to plant hostas. Filtered sun is best for the colorful varieties to reach their full color contrast. The green and blue hostas are the most shade-tolerant. Usually the yellow cultivars are the most sun-tolerant. The most dangerous is a direct sunshine, especially hot afternoon sun. This is the most critical where temperatures are high. Variegated varieties, especially those with a lot of white in the leaves, burn very easily. Blue color of leaves turns to green-blue or even fully green with too much direct sun. Plants with thick leaves are better suited for dry soil conditions than thin-leaved ones, but none is able to grow years-long in very dry soil. Plant hostas in moist, humus-rich soil. Water your hostas well immediately as you plant them. Give them water regularly during their first one or two growing season. Hostas grow slowly and may take 2 to 5 years to reach their full size, longer for the largest species and cultivars. Reserve a plenty of space in your perennial bed for hostas. Most of them are medium sized or large perennials. Hostas are almost fully disease and pest resistant. The most dangerous injury can by caused by slugs, snails and deers.