| Hosta | Golden Surprise |
| Status | registered |
| Originator(s) | Lucy Simpers/Pete Ruh 1991 |
| Origin | nakaiana hybrid |
| Size category | small - medium |
| Plant height x width | 33x84 cm (13x33 in.) |
| Leaf length x width | 15x11 cm (6x4 in.) |
| Vein pairs | 6-8 |
| Leaf color | yellow>chartreuse |
| Variegation | viridescent |
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| Flower | lavender |
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| Flowering period | July |
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| Info | =nakaiana 'Aurea'. =nakaiana 'Golden'. an invalid name. Dense cluster of lavender flowers. |
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