Hosta 'Birchwood Parky's Gold'

Florence Shaw, the originator of the "Birchwood" group of cultivars, registered this plant in 1986. It has yellow (lutescent) leaves that are cordate and flat in shape. This medium sized (17 inches high) plant has lavender, bell-shaped flowers are borne on 38 inch scapes. It has a fast growth rate. It is probably a hybrid of the species, Hosta nakaiana.

According to The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), "This cultivar ranks as the most famous of the 'Birchwoods" and is the first of which I became aware. 'Birchwood Parky's Gold' produces a good show of lavender flowers over a dense, symmetrical mound of gold, heart shaped foliage...it has been known by an amazing number of other names, including 'Golden Nakaiana', H. nakaiana 'Golden', Parkman Shaw', 'Parkman Shaw 391', 'Parky', 'Parky's Birchwood Gold' and 'Parky's Gold'."
 
  • H. 'Blue Freckles'
  • H. 'Faux Finish'
  • H. 'Goldrush'
  • H. 'Parky's Prize'
  • H. 'Sadi'
  • H. 'Sunny Disposition'
  • H. 'Teaspoon'
  

This one of an increasing number of cultivars which has been found to be susceptible to Hosta Virus X. As research continues, a greater number of cultivars are being reported where at least one plant has been confirmed to have been infected. Of course, this does NOT mean that you should not grow this hosta. Only that you should learn more about this potential problem and be on the look out for it in your garden and at the plant nursery.

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