H. ‘Grandchild’
Hosta ‘Grandchild’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, *Hosta* 'Grandchild' is a hybrid seedling of *Hosta* 'Dorothy Benedict' that produces a medium-sized mound of variegated foliage. Its leaves are distinguished by dark green, streaked margins surrounding a lighter center, with a slightly shiny surface on both sides and a cordate (heart-shaped) base.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a compact mound 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter, with a slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for the middle of a border, as a groundcover in woodland gardens, or in containers. The dark green streaked margins provide contrast against lighter-leaved companions such as ferns or *Heuchera*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slugs and snails, which may damage the foliage, and provide protection from deer where these animals are present.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Dark Nebula’ (1999)
- H. ‘Electra’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2266