H. ‘Grand Prize’
Hosta ‘Grand Prize’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
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.
Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium green pale yellow, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Grand Tiara' — H. ‘Grand Tiara’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘Cat's Meow’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lakeside Penny Pincher’ (1998)
- H. ‘Timothy’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2262