Paul Aden introduced this
hybrid cultivar in
1970. It is a giant sized (32 inches high) plant with pale green
leaves in the spring that changes to chartreuse as the summer
progresses. The leaves are slightly wavy, moderately corrugated
and slightly cupped with good substance. It produces medium
lavender,
bell shaped flowers which are fertile and borne on 50 inch tall scapes
in July.
According to
The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis
(2009), "Though 'Gold Regal' was registered thirty-four
years ago, I continue to think of it in the upper echelon of
hosta cultivars. It can be used in many ways in the landscape,
but is most impressive as a specimen plant."
