H. ‘Amazing Grace’
Hosta ‘Amazing Grace’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-4b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, 'Amazing Grace' is a large hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its dark green leaves with wide, white, slightly rippled margins and dull surfaces on both sides.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a dense mound reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter at maturity, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of shaded borders.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Amazing Grace' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | dark green with 1in (2.5cm) wide, white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 28–30 in (71.1–76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-4b, large size):
- H. ‘Splendid Sarah’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lakeside Prophecy Fulfilled’ (2006)
- H. ‘Ivory Coast’ (1999)
- H. ‘Jacqueline's Banner’ (1999)
- H. ‘Miss Saigon’ (1999)
- H. ‘Savannah’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #216. How we check this data.