MyHostas Database Info

This 'Gold Regal' mutation is named after the founder of the American Hosta Society. It is a medium sized hosta and was discovered by Vic Santa Lucia. Except for the leaf variegation it could be a twin of 'Gold Regal'. Remember that while a mutation is a sport not all sports are mutations. A mutation involves a genetic change of DNA, while a sport is a much more inclusive term.

Alex Summers (Santa Lucia 89)
Photo by Carol Brashear

Vic Santa Lucia 1989	Gold Regal Mutation	Plant Size 24d X 20
Leaf Size 7 X 5 wide	13 Pair Vein	Variegated
Scape 28", bare, straight	Leaf shape ovate	Purple, bell shaped
Medium green leaves have a wide chartreuse margin of variable width, sometimes extending to the midrib. All other characteristics the same as Gold Regal.

Alex Summers (Santa Lucia 89)
Photo by Clyde Crockett

Alex Summers (Santa Lucia 89)
Photo by Hank Zumach

Alex Summers (Santa Lucia 89)
Photo by Kathy Sorensen

Alex Summers (Santa Lucia 89)
Photo by James Kiffmeyer

Alex Summers (Santa Lucia 89)
Photo by Viktoria Serafin

Alex Summers (Santa Lucia 89)
Photo by Viktoria Serafin