Hosta | Fort Knox |
Status | registered |
Originator(s) | Jill & Jim Wilkins 1989 |
Origin | 'Gold Regal' x 'Aspen Gold' |
Size category | medium - large |
Plant height x width | |
Leaf length x width | 30x20 cm (12x8 in.) |
Vein pairs | |
Leaf color | yellow |
Variegation | |
Leaf | good |
Petiole | |
Scape | |
Scape height | 85 cm (33 in.) |
Flower | lavender |
Flower length | |
Fragrant | |
Flowering period | July - August |
Fertile | yes |
Pod | |
Ploidy | |
Patents | |
Info | Outstanding bright upright gold. A Wilkins hybrid of 'Gold Regal' X 'Aspen Gold' registered with the AHS in 1989 but has been very rare in the trade. Improves on 'Gold Regal' in having a brighter gold color and better substance. Outstanding background or specimen plant. |
Sports | 'Here's Lookin' at You Kid' sport/gy |
Progeny | 'Big Fella' = PP x 'Mississippi Delta' 'Spotlight' = PP x 'Elatior' |