Hosta 'Coast to Coast'

Hosta 'Coast to Coast': Bold Gold for Shaded Realms

Towering with presence, Hosta 'Coast to Coast' is a luminous giant, lighting up shaded spaces with its upright habit and rich golden foliage. Thick, corrugated leaves emerge chartreuse in spring and mature to deep gold, forming a stately vase-shaped clump that stands tall and resists slugs. In midsummer, pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage, adding a graceful accent to its architectural form.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 70–90 cm
• Spread: 100–120 cm, upright vase-shaped habit
• Flower Colour: Pale lavender
• Flowering Period: Midsummer
• Foliage: Large, deeply veined gold leaves; thick and puckered with excellent substance
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial to full shade; best colour in part sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil

Uses and Benefits: Hosta 'Coast to Coast' shines as a bold specimen or mass planting in large shade borders, where its vertical form and golden tones provide instant drama. Its slug-resistant foliage and vibrant colour make it a standout among hostas, especially when contrasted with darker or finer-leaved companions. With strong architectural appeal and low maintenance needs, it brings reliable structure and radiance to any shaded garden space.

Companion Plants: Pair Hosta 'Coast to Coast' with Athyrium 'Ghost', whose silver-washed fronds add fine texture and airy contrast. Combine with Ligularia 'The Rocket' for dramatic spikes of yellow flowers and bold foliage. Finish with Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola', an ornamental grass whose cascading golden blades harmonize with the hosta’s foliage while adding graceful movement.

Care Instructions: Grow in partial to full shade, ideally with some morning sun to enhance leaf colour. Provide moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Water regularly, especially in dry periods, to keep foliage fresh. Clean up dead foliage in early spring and divide every 4–5 years to maintain shape and vigour.

History: Hosta 'Coast to Coast' is part of the Proven Winners® collection, selected for its outstanding garden performance, vigour, and vivid colour. Its distinctive upright habit and heavily textured golden leaves have made it a favourite among collectors and landscape designers alike.

Final Thoughts: Radiant and regal, Hosta 'Coast to Coast' brings light and structure to the heart of the shade garden. With its statuesque form and enduring golden glow, it invites gardeners to think boldly and plant beautifully beneath the canopy.