Hosta 'Paul's Glory'

Hosta 'Paul's Glory': Golden Light with Regal Edging

Brilliant and distinguished, Hosta 'Paul's Glory' glows with broad golden leaves edged in deep blue-green. As the season progresses, the centre intensifies from chartreuse to bright gold, creating dramatic contrast and drawing the eye even in deep shade. Pale lavender flowers appear in midsummer, rising above the richly textured mound on elegant scapes.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 50–60 cm
• Spread: 90–100 cm, forming a wide, mounded clump
• Flower Colour: Pale lavender
• Flowering Period: Midsummer
• Foliage: Broad golden-yellow centres with wide, blue-green margins; moderately corrugated with good substance
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial to full shade; morning sun enhances colour
• Soil Requirements: Moist, rich, well-drained soil

Uses and Benefits: Hosta 'Paul's Glory' is a striking choice for adding colour and bold form to shaded borders, foundation plantings, and woodland edges. Its brilliant foliage lights up darker areas and pairs beautifully with both green and blue-leaved hostas. Thick, pest-resistant leaves and reliable performance make it a favourite in both formal and relaxed garden styles.

Companion Plants: Pair Hosta 'Paul's Glory' with Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountain', whose silver-spotted foliage and spring blue blooms contrast beautifully with the hosta’s gold tones. Add Dryopteris 'Golden Scaled Fern' for vertical texture and rich green fronds. Complete the look with Carex 'Gold Fountains', which echoes the hosta’s warm tones with fine, arching blades.

Care Instructions: Plant in partial shade with moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Tolerates some morning sun, which enhances leaf colour. Water during dry periods to maintain lush foliage. Cut back spent leaves in early spring and divide every 4–5 years to refresh growth.

History: Hosta 'Paul's Glory' is a sport of 'Perry's True Blue', discovered by Paul Aden. It was awarded Hosta of the Year in 1999 for its exceptional foliage contrast, strong growth, and garden-worthy resilience.

Final Thoughts: Radiant and reliable, Hosta 'Paul's Glory' shines as a golden anchor in shade gardens—bringing brightness, boldness, and enduring beauty to every planting scheme.