H. ‘Elkhorn Prize’
Hosta ‘Elkhorn Prize’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, *Hosta* 'Elkhorn Prize' is a small, upright cultivar derived from *H.* 'Krossa Regal' as the pod parent, with an unknown pollen parent. It is visually distinctive for its lance-shaped, medium green leaves with slightly rippled margins, a dull surface on both sides, and a lightly cupped, lightly twisted form.
In the Garden
'Elkhorn Prize' reaches approximately 11 inches (27.9 cm) in height and 14.5 inches (36.8 cm) in diameter, with an upright growth habit that makes it suitable for the front of borders or rock gardens. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hostas, and pairs well with other small shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras. Its compact size also makes it appropriate for container cultivation.
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 most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14.5 in (36.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.13 in (8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted |
| Flower scape height | 28–32 in (71.1–81.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | upright growth |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Krossa Regal' — H. ‘Krossa Regal’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1596