H. ‘Parky's Prize’
Hosta ‘Parky's Prize’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Birchwood Parky's Gold' registered in 1999, 'Parky's Prize' is a small hosta distinguished by its medium green leaves with greenish-yellow margins. The leaf margins are approximately 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) wide, providing a clear contrast against the darker center.
In the Garden
'Parky's Prize' reaches a mature size of approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm) in leaf length and 4 inches (10.2 cm) in width, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and pairs well with other small shade perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or miniature epimediums. Its compact habit also makes it a candidate for trough gardens or small woodland settings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Parky's Prize' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Birchwood Parky's Gold'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘American Gold Edge’ (1999)
- H. ‘Bedazzled’ (1999)
- H. ‘Dippity Dew’ (1999)
- H. ‘Faye Coble’ (1999)
- H. ‘Hawkeye’ (1999)
- H. ‘Krista’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4229. How we check this data.