H. ‘Prince Michael’

Overview

Registered in 2003 from unknown parentage, with *Hosta* 'Yellow Waves' as the pod parent, 'Prince Michael' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with gold margins and upright growth habit. The leaf margins are greenish yellow, slightly rippled, and extend as a slight rib down the petiole, while the scape rises to 35 inches (88.9 cm) and produces rosette-form flower buds.

In the Garden

'Prince Michael' reaches 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter at maturity, with a moderate growth rate. Its upright habit suits partially shaded to shaded sites in typical hosta-growing zones, where the gold margins remain most vivid. The medium size and lightly wavy, ovate leaves make it appropriate for mixed shade borders or as a specimen in woodland gardens; it pairs well with ferns or other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage, though the slightly ribbed leaf texture offers minor resistance; deer are a potential concern in areas where they browse.