H. ‘Grand Canyon’

Overview

Registered in 1995, this large hosta cultivar is visually distinctive for its heavy, rippled golden margins that contrast sharply with a light green leaf center. The leaves are slightly shiny on the upper surface and dull beneath, with a tapered base and 14 vein pairs.

In the Garden

'Hosta Grand Canyon' reaches a mature spread of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 26 inches (66.0 cm), with a semi-upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or in the middle to back of a shaded border.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.