H. ‘Granada’
Hosta ‘Granada’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1995 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Pearl Lake', 'Granada' is a small-sized hosta distinguished by its blue-green leaves with yellow-gold margins. The leaf surface carries a glaucous bloom on both sides, and the margins are slightly rippled, creating a subtle textural contrast.
In the Garden
'Granada' reaches a mature diameter of 16 inches (40.6 cm) and a height of 14 inches (35.6 cm), with a semi-upright growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where its gold margins hold color without scorching. Its compact size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings, and it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Granada' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and take protective measures if these pests are present in the garden.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.25 in (10.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.6 in (9.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | streaked blue and green with .6in (1.5cm) wide, yellow gold, slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 14–22 in (35.6–55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Pearl Lake' — H. ‘Pearl Lake’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Sailors' Warning’ (1995)
- H. ‘White Surprise’ (1995)
- H. ‘Lakeside Kaleidoscope’ (1994)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2250