Hosta ‘Gold Standard’ is one of the most beautiful hosta you can find and – lucky you – it’s easy to find! Gold Standard is a medium to large sized gold plant with a green edge. The color can vary depending on how much sun your plant is in and can turn almost white in too much sun. Sadly, the hosta in my photo was damaged and is now less than half the size but within a few years it should be back to normal.
BEWARE! Gold Standard is commonly affected with HVX, a virus for which there is no cure. Don’t shop for Gold Standard (or any other hosta) at home improvement stores! Stick to hosta specialists when purchasing your plants.
I have this one coming in a trade in the early fall, it should be a nice addition to my small collection. This is a beautiful picture!