H. ‘Grand Prize’

Overview

Registered in 1998 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Grand Tiara', 'Grand Prize' is a small hosta distinguished by its medium green leaves with pale yellow to gold margins. The leaves are ovate with flat margins, measuring 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in length and 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) in width, with seven to eight pairs of veins; both surfaces are dull.

In the Garden

This compact hosta is suited to partial to full shade and reaches a mature size typical of small cultivars, forming a tidy clump. Its restrained dimensions make it appropriate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders, where it pairs well with small ferns or woodland groundcovers. It is also well suited to container cultivation.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and 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.