Hosta 'River Valley Gold'

Bob Solberg Hosta Collection 2026

[L] Get ready to stake your claim on gold! Hosta 'River Valley Gold' is a textured powerhouse from hybridizer Bob Fox, designed to bring a rugged, yet incredibly opulent, feel to your garden. This hosta erupts with character! Born from a cross of 'Clear Fork River Valley' x 'High Noon', this vigorous plant starts the season with bold, upright, light green foliage. But the real magic happens later: as summer heats up, the massive leaves transform into a stunning, intense gold, holding their color beautifully through the late season. The foliage is dramatically corrugated (think of deep, rustic riverbed textures!), making it incredibly unique and highly slug-resistant. A formidable presence, Hosta 'River Valley Gold' reaches 28" tall and 42" wide. In midsummer, it sends up scapes adorned with fertile, pale lavender flowers, providing a gentle contrast to the striking gold leaves. It’s the perfect anchor for any shade-to-part-sun spot.

(R. & L. Fox - 2023)