H. ‘Grand Forks’
Hosta ‘Grand Forks’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek, 'Grand Forks' is a small blue-green hosta resulting from a cross between *H.* 'Pearl Lake' and an unnamed seedling. Its distinctive features include cupped, blue-green leaves with prominent veining and a compact, mound-like growth habit.
In the Garden
'Grand Forks' forms a dense mound reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 26 inches (66.0 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or small ornamental grasses. Its small size also makes it an excellent choice for trough gardens or shaded patio pots.
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 damage and deer browsing in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | cupped |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Pearl Lake' — H. ‘Pearl Lake’
- Pollen parent: seedling
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Pacific Blue Edger’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Hearts’ (2010)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Miss Linda Smith’ (2006)
- H. ‘Mr Blue’ (2005)
- H. ‘Venetian Blue’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2255