Golden Tiara - Hosta

Hosta 'Golden Tiara' is a compact, clump-forming perennial grown mainly for its colorful leaves. Green, chartreuse, and yellow foliage with pale margins forms a low mound, and upright stems carry lavender to deep-purple bell-shaped flowers in summer. Choose a partly shaded site with consistently moist, well-drained soil. ## Foliage and Form The plant reaches about 5 inches tall and 12 inches wide, with small, broadly ovate to heart-shaped leaves. Yellow margins fade toward cream, while the cultivar’s leaf pattern includes chartreuse and pale edging. Its compact size suits the front of a shaded border, a small-space planting, or a container. [RHS plant profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/96811/hosta-golden-tiara-v/details) describes the compact clump and foliage; [Iowa State’s cultivar table](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/hosta-types-and-cultivars-iowa) gives mature size and leaf details. ## Growing Conditions Partial shade and moist but well-drained clay or loam suit this hosta. The RHS lists an acidic-to-neutral soil preference. Iowa State notes that golden-leaved hostas develop stronger color with some partial sun, while shade keeps foliage more yellow-green. Organic mulch helps conserve moisture; water when the soil begins to dry, especially beneath trees. [Iowa State’s hosta care guide](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/all-about-hostas) covers siting, watering, and mulch. ## Seasonal Interest Lavender-to-purple bell-shaped flowers rise above the foliage in early summer. The leaves remain the main ornamental feature through the growing season; remove spent flower stems if desired. ## Maintenance Keep the root zone evenly moist without leaving it waterlogged. Divide an established clump in spring if it becomes crowded or if additional plants are wanted, and replant divisions promptly.