H. ‘Grand Canyon’
Hosta ‘Grand Canyon’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-8(1-3) (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1995, this large hosta cultivar is visually distinctive for its heavy, rippled golden margins that contrast sharply with a light green leaf center. The leaves are slightly shiny on the upper surface and dull beneath, with a tapered base and 14 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Hosta Grand Canyon' reaches a mature spread of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 26 inches (66.0 cm), with a semi-upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or in the middle to back of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 26 in (66 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | light green changing to golden heavy ripples margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 36–45 in (91.4–114.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Grand Canyon’ as a parent:
- H. ‘King Lizard’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-8(1-3), large size):
- H. ‘Ahwaneeh’ (1990)
- H. ‘Gold Piece’ (1983)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2253. How we check this data.