Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hosta 'Amber Tiara'
Amber Tiara Hosta
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Height
- 1 ft to 1.5 ft
- Width
- 2 ft to 3 ft
- Flower color
- Lavender purple flowers
- Foliage color
- Golden yellow leaves becoming brighter through the season
- Bloom time
- Midsummer to late summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent flowers and divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 8
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds, bees and other pollinators attracted to the flowers
About this plant
Hosta 'Amber Tiara' produces soft lavender, bell-shaped flowers in midsummer, rising on slender scapes above the foliage and attracting bees and other pollinators. Small, heart-shaped leaves emerge golden amber before maturing to bright chartreuse with narrow dark green margins, creating a dense, colorful mound with finely textured appeal. The vibrant foliage retains its fresh appearance throughout the growing season, while its compact habit makes it an excellent choice for adding lasting color to shaded spaces.
Developed through hybrid breeding using species native to eastern Asia, this cultivar was selected for its colorful foliage and dependable garden performance. It is well suited to woodland gardens, shaded borders, edging, containers, and foundation plantings, where its luminous leaves provide season-long texture and contrast.
Works well in
Borders · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens
Companion plants
Hellebores · Japanese forest grass · Astilbes · Heucheras · Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.
