H. ‘Sea Prize’
Hosta ‘Sea Prize’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek through the American Hosta Society, *Hosta* 'Sea Prize' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. Its distinguishing feature is the light green leaf blade, which is streaked and mottled with creamy white, yellow, and green margins, creating a variegated effect.
In the Garden
This hosta forms an upright to mound-shaped clump reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 47 inches (119.4 cm) in diameter at maturity. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen plant. The medium size makes it adaptable for mixed perennial beds, though it is not suited for small containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended for this cultivar in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 47 in (119.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling of unknown parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Sea Prize’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Old Black Magic’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Baby Boomer’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Bailey's Cream’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Biggie’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Blockbuster’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Blue Spanish Eyes’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Bluegrass Country’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Cajun Sunrise’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Chalice of Gold’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Coach Terry Paustian’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Allen C. Haskell’ (2009)
- H. ‘Hearts and Flowers’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5015