Product Description
MAUI BUTTERCUPS Hosta (Vaughn 1991)
Small.
Yellow leathery, cupped, rounded and heavily rugose.
Leaves are about 5 inches wide and 5 inches long.
Mature size about 10 inches high and 14 inches wide, mounding.
Lavender flowers.
Parents: FRANCES WILLIAMS X AUGUST MOON.
Hosta 'Maui Buttercups' is a delightful miniature hosta prized for its vibrant, butter-yellow foliage that brightens up any shady spot. This charming little plant forms a neat, compact mound of small, rounded leaves that hold their sunny color well throughout the season. 'Maui Buttercups' is a perfect choice for adding a touch of warmth and cheer to containers, rock gardens, fairy gardens, or tucking into small spaces. In midsummer, it produces delicate, pale lavender flowers that provide a lovely contrast against the bright yellow foliage.
Details:
- Mature Size: 6-8 inches tall, 12-15 inches wide
- Leaf Size: 2-3 inches long, 2-2.5 inches wide
- Flower Color: Pale Lavender
- Bloom Time: Midsummer
- Growth Habit: Mounding
- Sunlight: Partial Shade to Full Shade (Best gold color in morning sun or filtered shade)
- Soil: Moist, well-drained
- Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Planting and Care:
- Planting: Choose a location with partial to full shade. While 'Maui Buttercups' can tolerate some sun, its best gold coloration is achieved in bright, filtered shade or with morning sun. Ensure the soil is moist and well-drained. Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball and plant at the same depth as the container. Space plants about 12-15 inches apart to allow for their mature spread.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells. Water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the leaves, which can increase the risk of fungal diseases.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Avoid over-fertilizing.
- Mulching: Mulch around the plants with shredded bark, compost, or pine needles to retain moisture, control weeds, and protect the crown.
- Pest and Disease Control: Be vigilant for slugs and snails, which can be a major threat to hostas. Use appropriate control measures like slug bait or traps. Hosta Virus X (HVX) is also a potential issue; purchase plants from reputable sources and discard any plants exhibiting symptoms of the virus.
- Division: Divide clumps every 3-5 years, or as needed, to prevent overcrowding and rejuvenate the plant. Division is best done in spring or fall.
Special Considerations:
- 'Maui Buttercups' is an excellent choice for container gardening, adding a pop of sunny color to patios, balconies, and window boxes.
- Its small size makes it perfect for fairy gardens, miniature landscapes, and rock gardens.
- It pairs beautifully with other shade-loving plants, especially those with contrasting foliage colors and textures.
- The gold coloration is most intense in bright, filtered shade. In deeper shade, the gold may be less pronounced, and the leaves may lean more towards chartreuse.
Ten (10) Quart containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
